We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「循名課實」, explained below.
Introducing the idiom 「循名課實」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.
It means to follow the name and hold the person accountable for the actual behavior. Look for the actual content according to the title or name, so that the name matches the reality.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xún míng kè shí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheun4 ming4/meng2 fo3 sat6
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
