循名考实 — “To examine the reality according to the name”
循名考实 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to examine the reality according to the name”. To ensure that the name matches the reality; to verify facts against descriptions. Literally, “Follow the name, examine the reality”.
循名考实 Pronunciation and Pinyin
循名考实 Character Breakdown
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- xún循míng名dū督shí实Verify reality against reputation
- xún循míng名hé覈shí实verify substance against title
- xún循míng名zé责shí实hold accountable to stated responsibilities
- xún循qiáng墙ér而zǒu走act timidly and compliantly
- xún循cháng常xí习gù故Adhere to old practices
- xún循cháng常xí袭gù故follow old ways and resist innovation
- xún循xù序jiàn渐jìn进proceed step by step gradually
- xún循xún循shàn善yòu诱guide patiently and systematically
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What does 循名考实 mean?
循名考实 (xún míng kǎo shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to examine the reality according to the name”.
How do you pronounce 循名考实?
循名考实 is pronounced xún míng kǎo shí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 循名考实 literally mean?
Literally, 循名考实 means “Follow the name, examine the reality”. It is used to mean “to examine the reality according to the name”.
What is the Chinese definition of 循名考实?
循：依照；责：要求。按其名而求其实，要求名实相符。亦作循名责实。