名不符实

Traditional: 名不符實

míng bù fú shí

Dictionary entry

the name does not correspond to reality (idiom); it doesn't live up to its reputation

What does 名不符实 mean?

名不符实 (míng bù fú shí) has the following dictionary meaning.

1the name does not correspond to reality (idiom); it doesn't live up to its reputation

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名míngname · noun (part of speech)不bùno; not so · (bound form) not; un-符Fúsurname Fu 实shíreal · true

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名不符实

míng bù fú shí

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