zung6 ming4重名
Jyutpingzung6 ming4
Yalejuhng mìhng
Definition
Renowned; famous.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a high level of prestige or fame that is widely acknowledged. It carries a more formal or literary weight compared to simply saying someone is famous, which is often expressed as 出名.
Examples
He is a renowned scientist.
This restaurant is so renowned, have you tried it yet?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term 重名, which means having the same name as someone else. In Cantonese, the character 重 is used here to imply weight or importance in one's reputation.
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