Writing
著名 (zhùmíng) — how to say "famous" in Chinese
著名
Famous, well-known
adjective
Character composition
著
famous, to write
名
name, famous
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
艸
Grass
#140 · cǎo · 6 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
著名大学
zhùmíng dàxué
famous university
著名景点
zhùmíng jǐngdiǎn
famous scenic spot
著名作家
zhùmíng zuòjiā
famous writer
Examples
北京故宫是中国最著名的古代建筑之一，每年吸引无数游客前来参观。
The Forbidden City in Beijing is one of China's most famous ancient buildings, attracting countless tourists every year.
著名的作家。
Famous writer.
Frequently asked questions
Famous in Chinese language
"famous" in Chinese is 著名 (zhùmíng).
What does 著名 mean in English?
著名 (zhùmíng) means "Famous, well-known".
How is 著名 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhùmíng (written as zhuming). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Famous in Chinese characters
It is written 著名: 著 has 11 strokes, 名 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 著名?
著名 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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