徒有其名 in English tu2 you3 qi2 ming2 Meaning

Meanings

  • with an undeserved reputation (idiomatic expression); unwarranted fame
  • nowhere near as good as he's made out to be

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Pinyin

tu2 you3 qi2 ming2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

tu2surname Tu you3to have qi2his ming2name