míng
shí

HSK 7-9
idiom
common

Meaning of 名副其实

名副其实 means the name matches the reality; to be worthy of the name. Pronounced míng fù qí shí. HSK 7-9.

  • the name matches the reality; to be worthy of the name

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
jiā
cān
tīng
guǒ
rán
míng
chuán
 
cài
zuò
míng
shí
 

This restaurant lives up to its reputation; the food is truly worthy of the name.

shì
wèi
míng
shí
de
zhuān
jiā
 
jīng
yàn
fēi
cháng
fēng
 

He is a true expert, with very rich experience.

Zhè
huā
yuán
chūn
 
shì
míng
shí
de
shì
wài
táo
yuán
 

This garden is like spring all year round; it's a true paradise.

Yào
huò
zhè
jiǎng
 
zuò
chū
míng
shí
de
gòng
xiàn
 

To win this award, you must make a contribution worthy of the name.