Definition
扬名 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to become famous' or 'to make a name for yourself'. The verb 扬 can be separated from the object 名 by inserting aspect markers, measure words, or time words, as in 扬了名 ('became famous') or 扬过一次名 ('made a name once'). It often appears in fixed phrases like 扬名天下 (become world-famous) and 扬名立万 (achieve fame and fortune). The tone is generally positive, though context can add a neutral or mildly negative sense (become notorious).
v.o.
to become famousto make a name for oneself
Examples
- ，扬名。Tā nǔlì duō nián, zhōngyú yáng míng le.After years of effort, he finally became famous.
- ，。Tā yáng le yí cì míng, dàn hěn kuài jiù bèi rén wàng le.He made a name once, but was soon forgotten.
- 扬名。Zhè bù diànyǐng ràng tā zài guójì yǐngtán yáng míng.This film made him famous in the international film scene.
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