徒有虚名 tú yǒu xū míng

DEFINITIONS

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

CHARACTERS

徒 tú
HSK 6
disciple, follower; go on foot
有 yǒu
HSK 1
have, own, possess; exist
虚 xū
HSK 5
false
名 míng
HSK 1
name, rank, title, position