yuǎn远farjìn近nearwén闻hearmíng名famous
Famous far and wide; well-known.
Literal meaning
far (远) — near (近) — hear (闻) — famous (名)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase describing something or someone that is widely known and celebrated.
Examples
Zhè这ge个chéng城shì市yǐ以qí其měi美shí食yuǎn远jìn近wén闻míng名。
This city is famous far and wide for its cuisine.
Zhè这wèi位kē科xué学jiā家yuǎn远jìn近wén闻míng名。
This scientist is well-known far and wide.
Usage & nuances
Used to describe places, people, or things that have a widespread reputation.
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