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默默无闻

momo wu wen /mò mò wú wén/
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The essence of being unknown and unacknowledged by the public.

Wort in 30 Sekunden

  • Unknown to the public; obscure.
  • Emphasizes being unnoticed and unacknowledged.
  • Used for people, things, or achievements.

Overview

“默默无闻”是一个汉语成语，由“默默”和“无闻”两个部分组成。“默默”意为不出声，不声不响地；“无闻”指没有名声，不为人所知。合在一起，“默默无闻”就用来形容一个人或事物不被人知道，没有名气，没有引起任何关注。

这个成语通常用来描述那些在某个领域有贡献但未被公众认识的人，或者某种事物没有得到推广和关注。它可以用于形容人、作品、事件等。使用时，常常带有一定的惋惜或客观陈述的意味。

在描述那些辛勤工作但未获赏识的劳动者、科学家、艺术家时，常会用到“默默无闻”。例如，“这位科学家几十年来默默无闻地进行研究，终于取得了突破性进展。” 也可以用来形容一些未被发现或未被重视的自然现象、历史遗迹等。

与“默默无闻”相似的词语有“籍籍无名”、“声名不显”、“不为人知”等。“籍籍无名”更侧重于没有名声，而“默默无闻”则强调不被知道、不被关注。“声名不显”则指名气不大，但可能还是有一定知名度。“不为人知”则更直白地表达了不知道的意思。这几个词语在语境上可以互换，但侧重点略有不同。

Beispiele

1

这位老师几十年如一日，默默无闻地教书育人。

everyday

This teacher has been dedicating himself to teaching and nurturing students for decades, quietly and unacknowledged.

2

许多伟大的发明家最初都是默默无闻的，直到他们的成果改变了世界。

formal

Many great inventors were initially obscure, until their achievements changed the world.

3

他这个人就是这样，不喜欢出风头，宁愿默默无闻地做好自己的事。

informal

That's just how he is; he doesn't like being in the spotlight and prefers to quietly do his own work without recognition.

4

在科学研究领域，很多基础性的工作都是默默无闻的，但却至关重要。

academic

In the field of scientific research, much of the foundational work is done in obscurity, yet it is crucial.

Häufige Kollokationen

默默无闻地工作 to work obscurely/unacknowledged
默默无闻的奉献 quiet/unsung contribution
一个默默无闻的人 an obscure person

Häufige Phrasen

默默无闻地付出

to contribute quietly/unsung

过着默默无闻的生活

to live an obscure life

成为默默无闻的一员

to be an unsung member

Wird oft verwechselt mit

默默无闻 vs 籍籍无名

"籍籍无名" specifically means having no reputation at all, while "默默无闻" emphasizes being unnoticed and unacknowledged, even if one has done something notable.

默默无闻 vs 声名不显

"声名不显" means not famous or well-known, suggesting a low level of recognition, but potentially still some degree of it. "默默无闻" implies a complete lack of public knowledge or fame.

Grammatikmuster

形容词/成语 + 地 + 动词 (e.g., 默默无闻地工作) 主语 + 是 + 一个 + 默默无闻 + 的 + 名词 (e.g., 他是一个默默无闻的人) 副词 + 默默无闻 (e.g., 感到默默无闻)

How to Use It

Nutzungshinweise

"默默无闻" is generally used in a neutral or slightly sympathetic tone. It's often employed to describe individuals or their work that deserves more attention or recognition. It can be used in both written and spoken Chinese, but is more common in descriptive or narrative contexts.

Häufige Fehler

A common mistake is using "默默无闻" to describe something that is already very famous or widely known. This would contradict the meaning of the idiom. Ensure the subject is indeed obscure or unacknowledged before applying the term.

Tips

💡

Emphasize Unrecognized Efforts

Use "默默无闻" to highlight contributions that deserve more recognition but haven't received it.

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Avoid When Famous

Do not use "默默无闻" for individuals or things that are already well-known or famous.

🌍

Appreciation for Humble Contributors

Chinese culture often values humility and quiet dedication, making "默默无闻" a poignant descriptor for unsung heroes.

Wortherkunft

The idiom combines '默默' (mò mò), meaning silently or without making a sound, and '无闻' (wú wén), meaning without fame or reputation. Together, they vividly describe a state of being unnoticed and unacknowledged.

Kultureller Kontext

The idiom reflects a cultural appreciation for humility and quiet contribution. It's often used to honor those who work diligently without seeking personal glory, highlighting their dedication despite lack of public recognition.

Merkhilfe

Imagine someone quietly working in the 'mò' (dark/silent) corner, completely 'wú wén' (without news/fame).

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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“默默无闻”本身是一个中性词，可以根据语境判断。在描述那些勤恳付出但未被赏识的人时，它可能带有惋惜或赞扬其奉献精神的意味；在描述一个事物未被关注时，则可能只是客观陈述。

它可以用于陈述句，例如“他一生默默无闻”，也可以用于修饰语，例如“一位默默无闻的英雄”。

是的，“声名远播”形容名声传得很远，与“默默无闻”的意思正好相反，可以看作是其反义词。

如果一个人或事物已经广为人知，或者其名声很大，就不适合使用“默默无闻”了，否则会造成语意错误。

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这位科学家几十年来______地进行研究，终于取得了突破性进展。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 默默无闻

句子的意思是科学家在不为人知的情况下进行了长期的研究，所以“默默无闻”最符合语境。

multiple choice

“默默无闻”最接近以下哪个意思？

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 不被注意，没有名气

“默默无闻”的本意就是不被人知道，没有名声。

sentence building

请用“默默无闻”造句。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 他是一个默默无闻的人，但他的贡献很大。

这个句子清晰地表达了“默默无闻”的含义，即虽然不为人知，但有重要贡献。

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