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The word 出名 is formed by combining two characters: 出 (chū), which means "to go out" or "to emerge", and 名 (míng), which means "name" or "reputation". Conceptually, it paints a picture of one's name "going out" or "emerging" from obscurity into public awareness. Thus, the term literally and visually conveys the idea of becoming known or famous, as if one's reputation has stepped out into the wider world.

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这个城市以美食出名。

Zhège chéngshì yǐ měishí chūmíng.

This city is famous for its food.

她因为唱歌而出名。

Tā yīnwèi chànggē ér chūmíng.

She became famous for singing.

这位作家出名后，仍然保持谦虚。

Zhè wèi zuòjiā chūmíng hòu, réngrán bǎochí qiānxū.

After becoming famous, this writer still remains humble.

如果你想出名，就必须努力工作。

Rúguǒ nǐ xiǎng chūmíng, jiù bìxū nǔlì gōngzuò.

If you want to become famous, you must work hard.

尽管他出名很早，但他从未忘记自己的初心。

Jǐnguǎn tā chūmíng hěn zǎo, dàn tā cóngwèi wàngjì zìjǐ de chūxīn.

Although he became famous early, he never forgot his original intention.

Word Definition - 出名

chū míng well-known for sth; to become well known; to make one's mark; to lend one's name (to an event, endeavor etc)

Individual Character Details

出 chū, chū
名 míng