名符其实 (míng fú jī) — the name matches the reality; to be worthy of the name; living up to one's reputation
Definition
A fixed chengyu meaning a name or reputation is truly deserved — 'lives up to the name.' Used as a predicate or with 的 to modify a noun (e.g., 名符其实的专家).
verb
the name matches the realityto be worthy of the nameliving up to one's reputation
Examples
- 名符其实。Tā shì yí wèi míng fú jī de zhuān jiā.He is an expert worthy of the name.
- ，名符其实。Zhè jiā fàn diàn de cài wèi dào hěn hǎo, zhēn shì míng fú jī.The food at this restaurant tastes great — it really lives up to its name.
- ，。Zhè lǐ de fēng jǐng hé xuān chuán de yí yàng měi, míng fú qí shí.The scenery here is as beautiful as advertised — it truly lives up to its name.
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