Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「名過其實」, explained here.
Today’s idiom is 「名過其實」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Reputation exceeds actual talent.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
míng guò qí shí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ming4/meng2 gwo3 kei4 sat6
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
