jau5 meng2有名
Jyutpingjau5 meng2
Yaleyáuh méng
Definition
Famous; well-known; known by many people.
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How it's used
While 有名 is perfectly understood, native speakers frequently use 出名 instead in casual conversation. Using 有名 can sound slightly more descriptive or formal, whereas 出名 feels more natural when discussing everyday topics like restaurants or local celebrities. Both function as adjectives and can be modified by intensifiers like 好.
Examples
This singer is very famous, many people have heard their songs.
Do you know where they sell famous egg tarts?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 有名 to describe a person's reputation in a negative sense, but it is almost exclusively used for positive fame. If you want to describe someone who is notorious or infamous, you should use 臭名遠播 instead.
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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.
