有名亡实

有名亡实
yǒumíngwángshí

lit. has a name but no reality (idiom); exists only in name

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. adjective

    lit. has a name but no reality (idiom); exists only in name

    • This company exists in name only.

  2. adjective

    nominal

    • This plan is all talk and no action.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

A hand holding a piece of meat — that is 'to have'.

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