Definition
实至名归 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning that when one's actual achievements are solid enough, the corresponding fame or honor naturally follows. It is used to say that someone's reputation or award is well-deserved — the recognition matches the real merit. This expression is common in formal, written, or congratulatory contexts.
idiom
honor follows meritone's reputation is well-deserved
Examples
- ，实至名归。Tā huòdé zhège jiǎngxiàng, wánquán shì shí zhì míng guī.His winning this award is entirely well-deserved.
- ，，实至名归。Jīngguò duō nián nǔlì, tā zhōngyú chéng le yèjiè gōngrèn de zhuānjiā, zhēnshi shí zhì míng guī.After years of hard work, he finally became a recognized expert in the industry — truly a case of fame following merit.
- ，实至名归，。Zhè cì píngxuǎn jiéguǒ gōngbù hòu, dàjiā dōu shuō shí zhì míng guī, méiyǒu zhēngyì.After the selection results were announced, everyone said the honors were well-deserved — there was no controversy.
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