Definition
臭名昭着 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning 'notorious' or 'infamous'. The literal image is 'a stinky reputation shines brightly,' but it's used to describe someone or something whose bad name is widely known. You can apply it to historical figures, criminals, or any entity with a thoroughly rotten reputation.
v
to be notoriousto be infamous
Examples
- 臭名昭着。Tā zài lìshǐ shàng shì yí gè chòu míng zhāo zhù de rén.He is a notorious figure in history.
- 臭名昭着，。Zhège zuìfàn yǐjīng chòu míng zhāo zhù, méiyǒu rén bù zhīdào tā.This criminal is already notorious; everyone knows him.
- 臭名昭着，。Nà zhǒng qīnlüè xíngwéi chòu míng zhāo zhù, yǐnqǐ le quán shìjiè de fènnù.That kind of aggressive act is notorious and aroused worldwide anger.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.