known as

known as — idiom

1. used to give the name, nickname, or descriptive title that people commonly use t

1.慣用語B1
釋義

used to give the name, nickname, or descriptive title that people commonly use to refer to a person, place, or thing, which may differ from the official or full name

例句

The Wang family's shop is known as Lucky Noodles, though the sign says something else.

"be known as + common/informal name"

Dr. Okafor is known as the best heart surgeon in Lagos and performed the operation.

"be known as + descriptive title" for reputation

同義詞
  • called

    simpler and more direct; does not carry the same sense of broad public recognition

  • referred to as

    more formal; common in academic or official writing

  • named

    focuses on the official given name rather than a common title or nickname

文法句型

be + known as + (article) + name / title / description

用法筆記

Frequently used in the passive form. Unlike 'called', 'known as' suggests that the name is widely recognised by many people, not just a temporary or one-time label. It works with official names, nicknames, and descriptive titles alike.

常見錯誤

❌She known as the team leader.
✅She is known as the team leader.
💡The verb 'be' is necessary; 'known as' cannot act as a main verb by itself.
❌He is known as a doctor' (when you just mean his job).
✅He is known as the best doctor in the hospital.
💡'Known as' implies wider public recognition, so pairing it with a simple occupation without further detail sounds unnatural.