ming4 bat1 fu3 sat6名不副實名不副实
Jyutpingming4 bat1 fu3 sat6
Yalemìngh bāt fu sath

Definition

the name does not reflect the reality (idiom); more in name than in fact; Excellent theory, but the practice does not bear it out.

Tone guide

T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level

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唔係吖嗎唔系吖吗
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