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實至名歸
简 实至名归 · 繁 實至名歸Mandarin · pinyin shí zhì míng guī
Meanings
- fame follows merit (idiom)
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2–4–2–1 · shi2 zhi4 ming2 gui1
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
sat6 zi3 ming4 gwai1
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sat6 zi3 ming4 gwai1
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phrase
- (idiomatic) fame follows merit; to live up to one's reputation; to deserve one's fame
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