ci4 ming4 zung1 ngoi6馳名中外驰名中外

Jyutpingci4 ming4 zung1 ngoi6

Yalechìh mìhng jūng ngoih

Definition

Renowned both at home and abroad; famous worldwide.

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How it's used

Used primarily in formal writing or promotional contexts to describe high-status brands, landmarks, or cultural icons. While it sounds impressive, it is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation between friends. It carries a sense of prestige and established reputation that exceeds local recognition.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間caan1餐teng1廳ci4馳ming4名zung1中ngoi6外，hou2好do1多jan4人paai4排deoi2隊。

This restaurant is world-renowned, so many people are queuing up.

keoi5佢gaan1間gung1公si1司caan2產ban2品ci4馳ming4名zung1中ngoi6外，siu1銷loeng6量hou2好gou1高。

Their company's products are famous both at home and abroad, with very high sales.

Common phrases

ci4馳ming4名zung1中ngoi6外ge3嘅ban2品paai4牌

a world-renowned brand

ci4馳ming4名zung1中ngoi6外ge3嘅ging2景dim2點

a world-famous tourist attraction

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this to describe a popular local shop or a trendy person, but it is too grand for such contexts. It implies international fame or historical significance rather than just being well-known in a neighborhood.