徒有虛名 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 disciple, follower; go on foot
有 yǒu have, own, possess; exist
虛 xū false, worthless; empty, hollow
名 míng name, rank, title, position