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Today, we explore the idiom 「久聞大名」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.
Wen: to hear. I’ve heard of each other’s reputation a long time ago. Often used as a polite remark when meeting someone for the first time.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiǔ wén dà míng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gau2 man4 daai6 ming4/meng2
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.

