







不务空名 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to focus on practical work and not pursue empty fame”. To be devoted to substance rather than superficial reputation. Literally, “Not pursue empty fame”.

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Open the tool →不务空名 (bù wù kōng míng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to focus on practical work and not pursue empty fame”.
不务空名 is pronounced bù wù kōng míng in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 不务空名 means “not pursue empty fame”. It is used to mean “to focus on practical work and not pursue empty fame”.
务:追求。切实地工作,不追求虚名。