大名鼎鼎 dàmíng-dǐngdǐng grand reputation
grand reputation; renowned; famous
How to remember 大名鼎鼎: 大 big + 名 name + 鼎 cauldron = grand reputation.
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How it is used
- Idiom: famous / renowned - 大名鼎鼎的科学家 (dàmíng-dǐngdǐng de kēxuéjiā) a celebrated scientist.
- An emphatic way to say someone is well-known, often with a touch of awe. Colloquial and written.