徒有其名 tú yǒu qí míng

with an undeserved reputation (idiom); unwarranted fame

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. with an undeserved reputation (idiom); unwarranted fame
  2. 2. nowhere near as good as he's made out to be

Characters

Character Meaning
徒 tú HSK 6
on foot; only; disciple
有 yǒu HSK 1
to have; there is; there are
其 qí HSK 3
its; their; it (refers to sth preceding it)
名 míng HSK 1
name; famous; place (e.g. among winners)