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名副其實

简名副其实 · 繁名副其實

Mandarin · pinyin míng fù qí shí

not just in name only, but also in reality (idiom)
aptly named
worthy of the name

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名: míng · name, rank, title, position
副: fù · assist; supplement; assistant
其: qí · his, her, its, their; that
實: shí · real, true, solid, honest
实: shí · real, true; honest, sincere

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2–4–2–2 · ming2 fu4 qi2 shi2

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ming4 fu3 kei4 sat6 · ming4 fu4 kei4 sat6

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(idiomatic) to be not just in name, but also in reality; to be worthy of the name; to live up to reputation

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