be known as sb/sth
fixed phr..fixed phr.. to be called by a specific name or recognized for a particular quality.
fixed phr.. to be identified or characterized by a specific name, title, or reputation; functions as a passive construction to denote public perception or nomenclature.
He is known as a very kind person.
The city is known as the 'Big Apple' by people all over the world.
Although his legal name was different, the artist was known as 'The Architect' throughout the underground music scene of the nineties.
usually followed by a noun phrase or a title that describes the subject's identity or reputation.
remind students that 'known as' focuses on the name or label, while 'known for' focuses on the reason for the fame (e.g., 'known as a chef' vs 'known for his pasta').
He is known like a hero.He is known as a hero.use 'as' to state a role or identity; 'like' is for comparisons between two different things.