闻名遐迩 known far and wide
Explanation
形容名声很大，远近都知道。
Describes a great reputation, known far and wide.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，长安城里住着一位名叫李白的诗人，他的诗才横溢，写下了许多流芳百世的佳作。他的诗歌不仅在长安城内广为流传，而且传到了远方偏僻的山村，甚至传到了海外，成为了当时最负盛名的诗仙。他的一首首诗作，像一颗颗闪亮的星辰，照亮了那个时代，也照亮了后世无数人的心灵。李白的诗歌，不仅让世人领略到了他超凡脱俗的才华，更让他在生前便享有闻名遐迩的盛誉。而他的故事，也流传至今，成为了一段佳话。
In the Tang Dynasty, a poet named Li Bai lived in Chang'an city. His poetic talent was overflowing, and he wrote many immortal masterpieces. His poems were not only widely circulated in Chang'an city but also spread to distant remote mountain villages and even overseas, becoming the most famous poet immortal at that time. His poems, like shining stars, illuminated that era and the hearts of countless people in later generations. Li Bai’s poems not only allowed people to appreciate his extraordinary talent but also made him enjoy a reputation known far and wide during his lifetime. His story has also been passed down to this day, becoming a beautiful story.
Usage
多用于形容人的名声或事物的知名度，作谓语、宾语、定语。
Mostly used to describe the reputation of a person or the popularity of something; acts as a predicate, object, and attribute.
Examples
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李时珍的《本草纲目》闻名遐迩。
Li Shizhen de Bencao Gangmu wenming xiayer.
Li Shizhen's Compendium of Materia Medica is well-known far and wide.
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他的医术闻名遐迩，远近闻名。
Ta de yishu wenming xiayer, yuanjin wenming.
His medical skills are well-known far and wide; he is well-known far and near.