Definition

1. Noun:
   • Great fame / Great renown: The state of being widely known and highly respected; distinguished reputation achieved on a large scale.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy là một vị tướng có đại danh trong lịch sử. (He is a general of great renown in history.)
  • Ngôi trường này đã gây dựng được đại danh nhờ chất lượng giáo dục. (This school has built great fame thanks to its educational quality.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "đại danh" is a formal and literary compound, often used in historical, academic, or ceremonial contexts to describe enduring and significant reputation.

Variants and Related Words

• Danh tiếng (n): reputation, fame (a more common and general term).
• Lừng danh (adj): famous, renowned (emphasizing widespread fame).
• Vang danh (v): to become famous, to have one's name echoed.

Synonyms

• Renown: widespread and high acclaim.
• Eminence: recognized superiority and distinction.
• Celebrity: the state of being widely recognized.

Related Idioms

• Lưu danh thiên cổ: to have one's name remembered for a thousand years; to achieve immortal fame.
  • Những anh hùng dân tộc đã lưu danh thiên cổ. (The national heroes have achieved immortal fame.)

1. Great fame, great renown