名不符实

Traditional form:

名不符實

Pinyin (reading):

míngbùfúshí

Definitions:

• the name does not correspond to reality (idiom); it doesn't live up to its reputation

Characters:

• 名 - name; position, rank, title
• 不 - no, not, un-; negative prefix
• 符 - amulet, charm; mark, tag; to correspond to
• 实 - real, true; honest, sincere

Traditional characters:

• 名 - name; position, rank, title
• 不 - no, not, un-; negative prefix
• 符 - amulet, charm; mark, tag; to correspond to
• 實 - real, true; honest, sincere