The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「循名考實」, detailing its meaning and use.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「循名考實」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
Follow: in accordance with; require: to require. Seek its reality according to its name and require that the name and reality match. Also known as follow the name to hold the reality accountable.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xún míng kǎo shí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheun4 ming4/meng2 haau2 sat6
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
