Definition
当之无愧 (dāng zhī wú kuì) is a set phrase meaning 'to fully deserve (an honor, title, etc.)' — it describes someone who is unquestionably worthy. It is used as a predicate complement or adverb, not as a noun like 头衔 (tóu xián), which refers to the title itself.
phrase
to fully deserve (an honor, title, etc.)to be worthy of without any reservations
Examples
- ，当之无愧。Tā bèi píng wéi zuìjiā yuángōng, tā dāng zhī wú kuì.He was rated the best employee—he fully deserves it.
- 当之无愧。Zhège chēnghào yòng zài tā shēnshang dāng zhī wú kuì.This title is fitting for him—he deserves it.
- ，当之无愧。Tā bèi yù wéi píngtán huánghòu, díquè dāng zhī wú kuì.She is hailed as the queen of table tennis—truly deserving.
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