知名 (zhīmíng) is an HSK 5 Chinese word. Its most common English meaning is well-known; depending on context, it can also mean famous. Read the examples below to choose the meaning that fits the sentence.
01well-known
02famous
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知名
据说她是个知名的女演员。Jù shuō tā shì gè zhī míng de nǚ yǎn yuán。
It's said that she's a well-known actress.
我有个朋友的父亲是知名的作家。Wǒ yǒu gè péng yǒu de fù qīn shì zhī míng de zuò jiā。
I have a friend whose father is a famous writer.
Tom是个不知名的艺术家。T o m shì gè bù zhī míng de yì shù jiā。