有名 (yǒumíng) — how to say "famous" in Chinese

有名

Famous

Character composition

to have

name, fame

Radicals / Keys

Mouth

#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes

Moon

#74 · yuè · 4 strokes

Examples

他是一位有名的作家,写了很多好书。

He is a famous writer who has written many good books.

这个地方很有名

This place is very famous.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 有名 (yǒumíng) — famous

[yǒumíng-] Yoda 💫 is strolling through the galaxy, holding a sign that says 有名 ("FAMOUS"). "My 名 (name) is written in the stars," he declares. A crowd of aliens gathers around because Yoda 有 (has) incredible fame.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "famous" in Chinese?

"famous" in Chinese is 有名 (yǒumíng).

What does 有名 mean in English?

有名 (yǒumíng) means "Famous".

How is 有名 pronounced?

It is pronounced yǒumíng (written as youming). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "famous" in Chinese characters?

It is written 有名.

What HSK level is 有名?

有名 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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