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How do you pronounce 名不副实?

名不副实 is pronounced "míng bù fù shí" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 4 syllables.

What HSK level is 名不副实?

名不副实 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What characters make up 名不副实?

名不副实 is made up of the characters 名, 不, 副, 实. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

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名不副实 (míng bù fù shí) — the name does not reflect the reality (idiom); more in name than in fact | Chinese Dictionary

名不副实

míng bù fù shí

the name does not reflect the reality (idiom); more in name than in fact; Reality does not live up to the name.; Excellent theory, but the practice does not bear it out.

idiom

Traditional: 名不副實

Characters in This Word

名不副实

Definitions

(idiom) the name does not reflect the reality (idiom); more in name than in fact
Reality does not live up to the name.
Excellent theory, but the practice does not bear it out.

Example Sentences

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Related Words

实际上(shí jì shàng)— in fact

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○(líng)— character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)

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㲋(chuò)— ancient name for an animal similar to rabbit but bigger

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一家(yī jiā)— the whole family

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HSK & Exam Info

This word is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

名不副实

míng bù fù shí

the name does not reflect the reality (idiom); more in name than in fact; Reality does not live up to the name.; Excellent theory, but the practice does not bear it out.

idiom

Traditional: 名不副實

Characters in This Word

名不副实

Definitions

(idiom) the name does not reflect the reality (idiom); more in name than in fact
Reality does not live up to the name.
Excellent theory, but the practice does not bear it out.