名不副實

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the name does not reflect the reality (idiom); more in name than in fact · Reality does not live up to the name. · Excellent theory, but the practice does not bear it out.

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. the name does not reflect the reality (idiom); more in name than in fact
  2. Reality does not live up to the name.
  3. Excellent theory, but the practice does not bear it out.

Written Forms

名不副實Traditional · Main Form
名不副实Alternate Form

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