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求名责实 — “Seek name, demand substance”

求名责实 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to demand substance and reality corresponding to a given name or reputation; to ensure that actions and results align with one's title or claim”. Literally, “seek name, demand substance”.

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求名责实 Pronunciation and Pinyin

求名责实 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
求		qiú7seek, beg, demand
名		míng6name, reputation, famous
责		zé8responsibility, blame, or demand
实		shí8real, solid, true, actual

Example Sentence with 求名责实

在选拔人才时，我们应该求名责实，不应只看文凭，更要看实际能力。
When selecting talent, we should seek substance behind the reputation, not just look at diplomas, but more importantly, actual abilities.

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Questions about 求名责实

What does 求名责实 mean?

求名责实 (qiú míng zé shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to demand substance and reality corresponding to a given name or reputation; to ensure that actions and results align with one's title or claim”.

How do you pronounce 求名责实?

求名责实 is pronounced qiú míng zé shí in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 求名责实 literally mean?

Literally, 求名责实 means “seek name, demand substance”. It is used to mean “to demand substance and reality corresponding to a given name or reputation; to ensure that actions and results align with one's title or claim”.

What is the Chinese definition of 求名责实?

责：求。按着名称或名义去寻找实际内容，使得名实相符