异名同实 — “Different names, same essence”
异名同实 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “different names, same essence”. Nominally different but identical in substance. Literally, “different names, same reality”.
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异名同实 Pronunciation and Pinyin
异名同实 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 异名同实
虽然这些产品的包装和名称各不相同，但它们的核心配方和功效异名同实。
Although the packaging and names of these products are different, their core formulas and effects are essentially the same.
Idioms Related to 异名同实
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Open the tool →Questions about 异名同实
What does 异名同实 mean?
异名同实 (yì míng tóng shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “different names, same essence”.
How do you pronounce 异名同实?
异名同实 is pronounced yì míng tóng shí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 异名同实 literally mean?
Literally, 异名同实 means “different names, same reality”. It is used to mean “different names, same essence”.
What is the Chinese definition of 异名同实?
名称不同，实质一样。