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    Expressing "famous" with 著名 (zhùmíng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    最为 + 著名 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    著名 (zhùmíng) means "famous" or "renowned," used to describe something or someone widely known and recognized. It is more formal than 有名 and commonly appears in written and news contexts.

    Examples

    • 这位著名的画家一生创作了上千幅作品。

      Zhè wèi zhùmíng de huàjiā yīshēng chuàngzuò le shàng qiān fú zuòpǐn.

      This famous painter created over a thousand works in his lifetime.

    • 北京有很多著名的历史景点,值得去看看。

      Běijīng yǒu hěn duō zhùmíng de lìshǐ jǐngdiǎn, zhíde qù kànkan.

      Beijing has many famous historical sites that are worth visiting.

    • 她是一位著名的钢琴家,在世界各地举办过音乐会。

      Tā shì yī wèi zhùmíng de gāngqínjiā, zài shìjiè gèdì jǔbàn guò yīnyuèhuì.

      She is a famous pianist who has held concerts all over the world.

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