enjoy undeserved fame(tú yǒu xū míng)

enjoy undeserved fame

It is a Chinese idiom with the pronunciation of t ú y ǒ UX ū m í ng, which means there is no real name. From the romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Analysis of Idioms

Synonym: in vain, not worthy of the name; antonym: worthy of the name, not worthy of the name

The origin of Idioms

Chapter 95 of romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong of Ming Dynasty: it is said that Sima Yi came back to the village, which made people ask why he led soldiers to guard the Street Pavilion. In return, he said, "it's Ma Su, the younger brother of Ma Liang." Yi said with a smile, "it's just a mediocre person with a false name."

Idiom usage

It means only fame. Examples 1. Biography of Li Yuanzhong in the book of the Northern Qi Dynasty: "Ji's family is nothing more than a battle. It has only a false name and does not save its disadvantages." 2. Chapter 7 of Lao Can's Travels: "after learning stick at Shaolin Temple in Songshan Mountain, I feel that it's a vain name, and there's no place to win by surprise." (3) Chapter 4 of Li Baojia's officialdom in the Qing Dynasty: the lack mentioned by the adults is far away from the province on the one hand, and on the other hand, the lack of points on the other. It is said that it has no real name. (4) grand unofficial history of the Qing Dynasty - historical materials of the Qing Dynasty - military aircraft leaders: "sometimes there are as many as six or seven military aircraft ministers, and the power is actually exercised by the leaders. The new entrants pursue their promises and support their illusory names in vain." 5. Lu Xun's collection of letters to Yang Jiyun: "most of the so-called famous masters have their own names, but in fact they are empty, and their works are not as good as those of nobody!" 6. Mao Dun's midnight 16: "I know Zhao Botao is willing to give money, but it's a pity that my" red head match "is in vain, and I don't have a half face acquaintance with this God of wealth!"

Chinese PinYin : tú yǒu xū míng