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Chinese dictionary
v.be given a name or fame; be named (after sth)
他以博学多识得名。
He is famous for his erudition.
它因靠近伦敦塔而得名。
It is close to the Tower of London, and that is the reason why it got its name.
这条道路得名于这些树木。
The trees gave the road its name.
Word usage
- Separable word"得" and "名" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他因为见义勇为得了名。
He got famous for his bravery.
虽然一直坚持写作,但他没有在文坛得过什么名。
Although he persisted in writing, he didn't get any fame in the literary world.
他因为什么得的名?
What made him famous?