知名 zhīmíng well-known
well-known; famous
How to remember 知名: 知 know + 名 name = well-known.
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How it is used
- Well-known / famous (attributive) - 知名企业 (zhīmíng qǐyè) a well-known company; 知名度 fame/name recognition.
- Contrast 著名 (zhùmíng, famous/renowned, slightly more prestigious) and 有名 (yǒumíng, spoken 'famous'): 知名 is common in business/media for reputable, recognized entities.
Example sentences
- 烤鸭是知名的北京美食。 Kǎoyā shì zhīmíng de Běijīng měishí.Roast duck is a famous dish in Beijing.