Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Renowned; famous; well-known: Having a widespread reputation, typically for a positive quality, skill, or achievement. It implies recognition and respect within a certain field or community.
   • Reputed: Generally said or believed to have a specific characteristic.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Ông ấy là một bác sĩ có tiếng trong thành phố. (He is a renowned doctor in the city.)
  • Nhà hàng này có tiếng là phục vụ món ăn ngon. (This restaurant is reputed to serve delicious food.)
  • Cô ấy có tiếng hát rất hay. (She has a famously beautiful singing voice.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase often implies that the reputation is earned and well-established over time. It can be used with the preposition "là" (to be) to state what someone or something is reputed to be.
  • Anh ta có tiếng là người đáng tin cậy. (He has a reputation for being trustworthy.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nổi tiếng (adj): Famous, celebrated. This is a more common and direct synonym for "famous."

  • Cô ấy là một ca sĩ nổi tiếng. (She is a famous singer.)

• Danh tiếng (n): Reputation, fame. This is the noun form.

  • Công ty giữ gìn danh tiếng rất tốt. (The company maintains its reputation very well.)

Synonyms

• Renowned: Known and admired by many people.
• Reputed: Generally believed or said to be the case.
• Eminent: Famous and respected within a particular sphere.
• Well-known: Widely or generally known.

Related Idioms

• Có tiếng có miếng: To have both reputation and substance; to be genuinely successful and respected, not just in name only.
  • Một doanh nhân có tiếng có miếng. (A businessman with both fame and real success.)