名实相符 Name and reality match
Explanation
名实相符的意思是名声和实际情况相符合，指的是一个人的名声或事物的名声与其真实的才能、品质或价值相一致。
The meaning of ming shi xiang fu is that the reputation and the actual situation coincide, which means that a person's reputation or the reputation of a thing is consistent with its real ability, quality, or value.
Origin Story
话说古代有一个小镇，以盛产精致的陶瓷而闻名，远近皆知。小镇上有一位老陶匠，技艺精湛，烧制的瓷器不仅造型精美，而且釉色温润，质地坚硬，深受人们喜爱。然而，他为人谦逊，从不夸耀自己的技艺，只是默默地做好每一件作品。因此，他的名声并非通过自我宣传而来，而是靠着精湛的技艺和高质量的产品，在人们心中树立起来的。他的名声和他的实际水平完全相符，是名副其实的制瓷高手。后来，许多人慕名而来，求购他的瓷器，老陶匠的名气也越来越大，他的瓷器也成为当地的一张名片。
Once upon a time, there was a small town known for its exquisite pottery. In this town lived an old potter whose skill was unparalleled. His pottery was not only exquisite in shape but also smooth in glaze and sturdy in texture, making it highly sought after. However, he was a humble man and never boasted about his skill, quietly working on each piece. Therefore, his reputation was not built through self-promotion but through his superb skills and high-quality products. His fame fully matched his actual abilities, making him a truly masterful potter. Later, many people came to buy his pottery, and the old potter's fame grew. His pottery became a symbol of the town.
Usage
名实相符通常用作谓语、定语，形容名声与实际一致。
Ming shi xiang fu is usually used as a predicate or attributive, describing the consistency between reputation and reality.
Examples
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这家公司名实相符，口碑很好。
zhe jia gongsi ming shi xiang fu, koubei hen hao.
This company's reputation is well-deserved.
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他的作品名实相符，深受好评。
ta de zuopin ming shi xiang fu, shen shou haoping
His works are excellent, fully deserving of the high praise they receive