có tiếng
Definition
- 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.)