Definition
名副其实 (míng fù qí shí) is a set phrase meaning 'worthy of the name' — the name matches the reality. It is used to say that a person or thing truly lives up to its reputation or title, not just in name only.
phrase
to be worthy of the nameto live up to one's reputationnot just in name only
Examples
- 名副其实，。Zhè jiā cāntīng míng fù qí shí, cài de wèidào fēicháng hǎo.This restaurant lives up to its name; the food tastes great.
- 名副其实，。Tā shì yí wèi míng fù qí shí de zhuānjiā, zài hángyè nèi hěn yǒumíng.He is a true expert who lives up to his name, well-known in the industry.
- 名副其实，。Zhège fēngjǐngqū míng fù qí shí, láiguo de rén dōu shuō hǎo.This scenic area is worthy of its name; everyone who has been there says it's great.
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