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名副其实

míng fù qí shí
HSK 7

English Meaning

not just in name only, but also in reality (idiom); aptly named; worthy of the name

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不是所有成名的人都名副其实
HSK 7 00:02
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“These famous figures don't deserve the prestige they get, yet we still have to put up with them.”

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这个世界就是这样

“That's how the world works.”

“Not everyone who's famous deserves it,”

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但话语权却牢牢握在他们手里 我们也只能低头

“but they're the ones holding the power and authority. All we can do is bow our heads.”

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名副其实的王牌
HSK 7 00:02
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是陈君所

“You're the true ace”

“of Chen Jun Law Firm.”

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王牌谈不上

“Hardly an ace.”

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