chéng​míng

to become famous

  • created sense approved 成名 · chéng​míng · to become famous — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    成名

    chéng​míng

    to become famous

    to make a name for oneself; to gain fame or a high reputation through achievement

    成, 名

    成 (literal) → 成 · chéng · to become 名 (literal) → 名 · míng · reputation

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  • created sense approved 成名 · chéng​míng · good reputation — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    成名

    chéng​míng

    good reputation

    (literary) a fine name; a great reputation; renown

    成 (literal) → 成 · chéng · mature 名 (literal) → 名 · míng · reputation

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  • created sense approved 成名 · chéng​míng · to be named — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    成名

    chéng​míng

    to be named

    (archaic) to be given a name; to name a child

    成 (literal) → 成 · chéng · to become 名 (literal) → 名 · míng · name

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  • created sense approved 成名 · chéng​míng · to pass the imperial exams — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    成名

    chéng​míng

    to pass the imperial exams

    (historical) to pass the imperial civil service examinations and achieve official status

    成 (literal) → 成 · chéng · to succeed 名 (literal) → 名 · míng · reputation

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  • created sense approved 成名 · chéng​míng · famous person — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    成名

    chéng​míng

    famous person

    a person who has achieved fame or distinction, especially one who has passed the imperial exams

    成 (literal) → 成 · chéng · to succeed 名 (literal) → 名 · míng · reputation

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