mệnh danh
[məjŋ̟˧˨ʔ zajŋ̟˧˧]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to give a moniker or epithet to someone or something, by which they are or it is popularly known
VerbRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
được mệnh danh là...to be popularly known as...
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “mệnh danh” mean?
(verb) to give a moniker or epithet to someone or something, by which they are or it is popularly known
Is “mệnh danh” formal or informal?
mệnh danh is generally formal.