举世闻名
举世闻名 (jǔ shì wén míng) literally means “world-renowned” and expresses “global recognition”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving success and perseverance.
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Global recognition
Pronunciation: jǔ shì wén míng Literal meaning: World-renowned
Origin & Usage
Lifted up (举) before the world (世), heard of (闻) by name (名). It differs from its near-neighbour 举世瞩目 in tense: 瞩目 is the world watching now, while 闻名 is the world already knowing. So this one describes established reputation and that one describes current attention. It suits monuments, dishes and long-dead scientists, and it is the ordinary way to say world-famous.
Examples
English: "The artist is globally recognized for her unique style."
Chinese: 这位艺术家在全球举世闻名。
Related Chinese Idioms
Similar idioms about success & perseverance
举世瞩目
jǔ shì zhǔ mù
Global attention
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流芳百世
liú fāng bǎi shì
Enduring good reputation
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名垂青史
míng chuí qīng shǐ
Eternal legacy
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举棋不定
jǔ qí bù dìng
Indecisive hesitation
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人定胜天
rén dìng shèng tiān
Human effort can overcome nature
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人才辈出
rén cái bèi chū
Continuous talent emergence
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首屈一指
shǒu qū yī zhǐ
Foremost; top-ranked
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出人头地
chū rén tóu dì
Achieve outstanding success
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 举世闻名 mean in English?
举世闻名 (jǔ shì wén míng) literally translates to “World-renowned” and is used to express “Global recognition”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Success & Perseverance category.
When is 举世闻名 used?
Situation: The artist is globally recognized for her unique style.
What is the pinyin for 举世闻名?
The pinyin pronunciation for 举世闻名 is “jǔ shì wén míng”.