daai6 ming4 ding2 ding2大名鼎鼎
Jyutpingdaai6 ming4 ding2 ding2
Yaledaaih mìhng díng díng
Definition
Famous, celebrated, and highly renowned.
colloquialpeopledescriptions
How it's used
This idiom carries a slightly dramatic or grand tone, often used to highlight someone's prestige or widespread reputation. It is frequently employed when introducing a person of high status or when expressing surprise that someone is unaware of a famous figure. Unlike simpler terms for famous, it implies a level of respect or awe.
Examples
He is truly renowned within the industry.
You don't even know this famous master?
Related words
Common phrases
a famous person
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe everyday popularity or minor internet fame, as it sounds overly formal or exaggerated for those contexts. It is best reserved for people with established, long-standing reputations.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
