名不符實

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the name does not correspond to reality (idiom); it doesn't live up to its reputation

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. the name does not correspond to reality (idiom); it doesn't live up to its reputation

Written Forms

名不符實Traditional · Main Form
名不符实Alternate Form

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