Chinese word

名副其实

Pronunciation

Pinyinmíng fù qí shí

Meaning

idiomlive up to its name

Example

这家公司名副其实，产品质量很好。zhè jiā gōng sī míng fù qí shí chán pǐn zhì liàng hěn hǎo

This company lives up to its name, and its products are high quality.

Illustration for 名副其实 (live up to its name)

More examples

他被公认为名副其实的领导，决策果断。tā bèi gōng rèn wéi míng fù qí shí de líng dǎo jué cè guǒ duàn

He is widely recognized as a leader who truly lives up to his name and makes firm decisions.

Core concept

A name and the real qualities behind it match, so the reputation is fully earned.

Common phrases

名副其实的领导míng fù qí shí de líng dǎo
a leader who truly lives up to his name
名副其实的人才míng fù qí shí de rén cái
a true talent

Similar words

名不虚传míng bù xū chuán: Having a good reputation supported by real performance and results.
名符其实míng fú qí shí: Having a title or stated status that matches actual content or ability.
实至名归shí zhì míng guī: Earning an honor or reputation through strong achievements and effort.

Definition in Chinese

名声与现实相符合，称得上名义与实质一致。míng shēng yǔ xiàn shí xiàng fú hé chēng de shàng míng yì yǔ shí zhì yí zhì

Word origin

名副其实 (míngfùqíshí, "name matches reality") combines 名 (míng, "name or reputation"), 副 (fù, "to match"), 其 (qí, "its"), and 实 (shí, "reality") to show a label backed by facts.

Usage tips

In everyday Chinese, this idiom is usually praise, but context can make it sarcastic, so tone matters when deciding whether the speaker approves.

Opposites

名不副实míng bú fù shíbe unworthy of its nameidiom