Definition
默默无闻 is a set phrase describing a person or thing that is unknown or unrecognized by the public, often despite having real value or making important contributions. It emphasizes a lack of fame or attention.
phrase
obscure and unknowna nobody (idiom)
Examples
- 默默无闻，。Tā shì yí wèi mò mò wú wén de huàjiā, dàn tā de huà hěn yǒu jiàzhí.He is an obscure painter, but his paintings are very valuable.
- 默默无闻。Hěnduō mò mò wú wén de zhìyuànzhě wèi shèhuì zuòchū le jùdà gòngxiàn.Many unknown volunteers have made great contributions to society.
- 默默无闻，。Tā mò mò wú wén de gōngzuò le jǐ shí nián, cóng bù bàoyuàn.He worked in obscurity for decades, never complaining.
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