be worthy of the name; live up to one's reputation
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
to be worthy of the name; to live up to one's reputation
formalUsed to describe someone or something that truly matches their title, fame, or description. Often interchangeable with '名副其实'. Slightly more formal in tone.
Tā他
shì是
yī一
wèi位
míng名
fú符
qí其
shí实
de的
zhuān专
jiā家
，
jiě解
jué决
le了
zhè这
ge个
fù复
zá杂
de的
jì技
shù术
nán难
tí题
。
He is a true expert, having solved this complex technical problem.
Zhè这
ge个
dù度
jià假
cūn村
míng名
fú符
qí其
shí实
，
fēng风
jǐng景
yōu优
měi美
，
fú服
wù务
yī一
liú流
。
This resort lives up to its name, with beautiful scenery and top-notch service.
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Tā她
huò获
dé得
guàn冠
jūn军
shì是
míng名
fú符
qí其
shí实
de的
，
yīn因
wèi为
tā她
fù付
chū出
le了
cháng常
rén人
nán难
yǐ以
xiǎng想
xiàng象
de的
nǔ努
lì力
。
Her championship win is well-deserved, as she put in unimaginable effort.
Zhè这
zuò座
lì历
shǐ史
míng名
chéng城
míng名
fú符
qí其
shí实
，
chù处
chù处
dōu都
shì是
gǔ古
jì迹
。
This historic city is worthy of its name, with ancient relics everywhere.