闻名

wénmíng

to be famous; to be renowned

verbHSK 3.0 word list · Band 6trad. 聞名
Dictionary entry

well-known; famous; renowned

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这座城市以美食闻名。

Zhè zuò chéngshì yǐ měishí wénmíng.

English

This city is famous for its food.

他因什么闻名？

Tā yīn shénme wénmíng?

English

What is he famous for?

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