No. 4,851 in Chinese
著称
Known for; famous for.
In a sentence
长城以其历史悠久和宏伟而著称。
The Great Wall is renowned for its long history and grandeur.
In this sentence, '著称' is used to describe the quality or characteristic ('历史悠久和宏伟') for which the subject ('长城') is especially well-known or distinguished.
这位艺术家因其创新的作品而著称。
This artist is famous for their innovative works.
Here, '著称' denotes the eminent quality ('创新的作品') that has brought fame to the subject ('这位艺术家').
京都的樱花季节以美丽和浪漫而著称。
Kyoto's cherry blossom season is celebrated for its beauty and romance.
In this context, '著称' highlights the attributes ('美丽和浪漫') for which the event ('京都的樱花季节') is recognized and praised.
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