Definition & Meaning

become famous; make a name for oneself; become known

Word usage

yáng míng

扬 名

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v.become famous; make a name for oneself; become known
- bù wèi le yáng míng ér xíng shàn
  不为了扬名而行善
  do good deeds without seeking recognition
- tā yáng míng hǎi wài
  他扬名海外。
  He made his reputation abroad.
- tā yáng míng tiān xià
  他扬名天下。
  He became world-famous.
- tā zài gē wǔ biǎo yǎn sài dào shang yáng míng
  她在歌舞表演赛道上扬名。
  She made her name on the cabaret circuit.
synonym
chū míng出名 chéng míng成名 chí míng驰名
antonym
wú wén无闻

Word usage

Separable word
"扬" and "名" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 经过这场战役，他在全军扬了名。
  He made his name to the whole army after the battle.
- 她是怎么扬的名?
  How did she make her name to the world?

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