著名 (zhùmíng) — how to say "famous" in Chinese

著名

Famous, well-known

Character composition

famous, to write

name, famous

Radicals / Keys

Mouth

#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes

Grass

#140 · cǎo · 6 strokes

Synonyms

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

How do you say "famous" in Chinese?

"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.

How do you write "famous" in Chinese characters?

It is written 著名.

What HSK level is 著名?

著名 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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