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名不虛傳
简 名不虚传 · 繁 名不虛傳Mandarin · pinyin míng bù xū chuán
Meanings
- (idiom) to live up to one's famous name; its reputation is well deserved
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2–4–1–2 · ming2 bu4 xu1 chuan2
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
ming4 bat1 heoi1 cyun4
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ming4 bat1 heoi1 cyun4
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phrase
- (idiomatic) to live up to one's illustrious reputation
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