实至名归

實至名歸

shízhì-míngguī

idiom #29,093

Meanings

1 the name matches the reality
2 deserved reputation
3 the fame is well-earned

Characters

reality/substance

to reach/arrive

name/fame/reputation

to return/to belong to

Examples

他多年来默默奉献，获得这个奖项实至名归。

Tā duōniánlái mòmò fèngxiàn, huòdé zhège jiǎngxiàng shízhìmíngguī.

He has contributed selflessly for many years — his receiving this award is well-deserved.

她被选为年度最佳运动员，实至名归。

Tā bèi xuǎn wéi niándù zuìjiā yùndòngyuán, shízhìmíngguī.

She was named athlete of the year — a well-earned honor.

Tips

memory

实 (reality/substance) 至 (reaches/arrives) 名 (name/fame) 归 (returns/belongs): the substance arrives and the name follows — the reputation matches the real achievement.

Stroke Order

实 shí

至 zhì

名 míng

归 guī