徒有虚名

tú yǒu xū míng

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Definitions

  1. 1. with an undeserved reputation (idiom); unwarranted fame
  2. 2. nowhere near as good as he's made out to be

Child Words of 徒有虚名

名
míng

name

有
yǒu

to have; there is

虚
xū

emptiness

徒
tú

disciple; apprentice; believer

虚名
xū míng

false reputation