Xīn shìzhǎng bùfùzhòngwàng, shàngrèn dì yī nián jiù jiějué le duō nián de lǎo wèntí.
The new mayor did not disappoint, solving long-standing problems in his first year in office.
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Easily confused with 不孚众望 (bùfúzhòngwàng) — OPPOSITE meaning, 'fails to command public trust'. 负 (fù, to disappoint / let down) vs 孚 (fú, to inspire trust). Remember: 不负 = does NOT disappoint.
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Praise-word, used in news stories, award speeches, and recommendation letters. Typical subject is a person who had high expectations placed on them and delivered.
