大名鼎鼎
dà míng dǐng dǐng
Widespread fame
Someone or something widely known and highly reputed. Used to describe individuals, organizations, or even places that have achieved significant and established fame.
What does 大名鼎鼎 (dà míng dǐng dǐng) mean?
大名鼎鼎 (dà míng dǐng dǐng) means "widespread fame" in English. Word for word, it breaks down as "great name, prominent and renowned."
Character by character
- 大 dà great, big
- 名 míng name, reputation
- 鼎 dǐng ancient tripod cauldron
- 鼎 dǐng ancient tripod cauldron
When to use it
Generally used in a positive and complimentary way. It is applicable in both formal and informal contexts to highlight an established and prominent reputation, rather than fleeting popularity.
Example
他现在已是一个大名鼎鼎的歌手了。
Tā xiànzài yǐshì yíge dà míng dǐng dǐng de gēshǒu le.
He is now a very famous singer.
Pro tip: The repetition of the character 鼎 emphasizes the immense scale and resonant nature of the fame, suggesting a reputation that echoes widely.
Related idioms
粗心大意 · Carelessness and negligence大打出手 · Physical altercation大手大脚 · Extravagant spending habits
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