<< Dictionary
Back to Dictionary
名不符实

míngbùfúshí

Traditional: 名不符實

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

Character Breakdown

名
míng
name; position, rank, title
HSK 1
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
符
fú
amulet, charm; mark, tag; to correspond to
HSK 4
实
shí
real, true; honest, sincere
HSK 3

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
HSK Character Level
—
HSK Word Level
—