sing4 ming4成名
Jyutpingsing4 ming4
Yalesìhng mìhng
Definition
To become famous, make a name for oneself, or establish a reputation.
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How it's used
Focuses on the process of achieving public recognition or establishing a reputation rather than the state of being famous. It often implies a transition from obscurity to being widely known, which is why it frequently appears in contexts involving sudden success or long-term career development.
Examples
He became famous when he was very young, and the pressure is huge.
Related words
Common phrases
to become famous overnight
a work that makes someone famous
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 出名, which is an adjective meaning famous or well-known. 成名 is a verb describing the act of becoming famous, whereas 出名 describes the state of being famous.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
