徒拥其名 — “To possess an empty or undeserved reputation”
徒拥其名 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to possess an empty or undeserved reputation”. To be famous in name only, without corresponding substance or ability. Literally, “Vainly possessing its name”.
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徒拥其名 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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这家公司虽然宣传得很厉害，但产品质量很差，真是徒拥其名
Although this company advertises aggressively, its product quality is very poor; it truly has a name without substance.
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- tú徒luàn乱rén人yì意merely disturb people's peace of mind
- tú徒láo劳wǎng往fǎn返go back and forth in vain
- tú徒láo劳wú无gōng功to make a futile effort
- tú徒láo劳wú无yì益futile effort with no benefit
- tú徒hū呼nài奈hé何lament without recourse
- tú徒huàn唤nài奈hé何lament in vain
- tú徒zǐ子tú徒sūn孙generations of unoriginal followers
- tú徒fèi废chún唇shé舌waste one's breath
- tú徒tuō托kōng空yán言make empty promises
- tú徒yǒu有qí其biǎo表impressive appearance but lacking substance
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What does 徒拥其名 mean?
徒拥其名 (tú yōng qí míng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to possess an empty or undeserved reputation”.
How do you pronounce 徒拥其名?
徒拥其名 is pronounced tú yōng qí míng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 徒拥其名 literally mean?
Literally, 徒拥其名 means “Vainly possessing its name”. It is used to mean “to possess an empty or undeserved reputation”.
What is the Chinese definition of 徒拥其名?
徒：只。空有名望。指有名无实