徒有虚名 tú yǒu xū míng

with an undeserved reputation (idiom); unwarranted fame

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 38733rd word

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
虚 xū HSK 5
false; empty or unoccupied; (of health) weak
名 míng HSK 1
name; famous; place (e.g. among winners)