著名

• 拼音: zhù míng
• 汉字拆解: 著 = 艹(grass) + 者 (one who), to stand out/be prominent; 名 = 夕 (evening) + 口 (mouth), fame/name

含义

Famous; renowned; well-known. Describes someone or something widely known and respected.

A positive adjective used before nouns: 著名作家 (famous writer), 著名景点 (famous scenic spot). Implies not just being known, but being known for something noteworthy. Used in both formal and everyday speech. Synonyms include 有名 (well-known, more casual) and 闻名 (renowned, often used with locations).

例句

1. 他是中国著名的钢琴家，曾在多个国际大赛上获奖。
2. 西湖是杭州最著名的旅游景点，吸引了无数游客。
3. 这家餐厅以著名的北京烤鸭为招牌菜。

用法指南

语境: culture, news, travel

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 这位著名科学家的研究成果改变了整个行业。(This renowned scientist's research results transformed the entire industry.)
• 泰山是中国著名的名山之一，有很高的历史和文化价值。(Mount Tai is one of China's most famous mountains, with great historical and cultural value.)

错误说法

• 把'著名'用于仅在小圈子内知名的人或事 (Don't use 著名 for someone or something only known within a small circle — it implies wide recognition; use 小有名气 or 知名 for more limited fame)

起源与历史

From 著 (to be prominent/visible, 艹 grass + 者 the one who — something that stands out above the ground) and 名 (name/fame, 夕 evening + 口 mouth — calling out one's name in the dark), together meaning 'prominently named or known'.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal