徒有虚名 Only a name
Explanation
徒有虚名指有名无实，表面上看起来很厉害，实际上能力很差。
Tu you xu ming means someone is famous in name only, without real ability. It describes someone who appears impressive on the surface but is weak inside.
Origin Story
话说古代有个书生，名叫王维，自幼聪颖好学，熟读诗书，满腹经纶。但他过于自负，常常夸夸其谈，喜欢在众人面前炫耀自己的学识，却很少付诸实践。久而久之，他便落得个徒有虚名的下场。 一日，王维应邀参加当地举办的才艺比试。他信心满满地走上台前，准备大展身手。可是，面对考官出的难题，他却支支吾吾，答非所问，许多问题都答不上来。台下原本赞赏他的目光，瞬间变成了质疑和嘲讽。 比试结束后，王维黯然神伤，这才明白自己以往的狂妄自大，徒有虚名，并无真才实学。他深感羞愧，决定从此痛改前非，潜心研习，力求成为一个名副其实的学者。 他开始认真学习，虚心向他人请教，渐渐地，他学到了许多真知灼见，不再是纸上谈兵。他开始创作出许多优秀的诗篇和文章，名声也因此更加响亮，不再只是徒有虚名，而是实至名归了。
Once upon a time, in ancient China, there was a scholar named Wang Wei. From a young age, he was intelligent and studious, well-versed in literature and history. However, he was overly self-assured, often boasting and showing off his knowledge to others, but rarely putting it into practice. In the end, he became known as a scholar with only an empty reputation. One day, Wang Wei was invited to a talent competition. He confidently stepped onto the stage, ready to demonstrate his abilities. But faced with the judges’ difficult questions, he stammered and evaded answers, unable to answer many questions. The admiration from the audience quickly turned to doubt and mockery. After the competition, Wang Wei was dejected and finally understood that his past arrogance and fame had no substance. He deeply felt ashamed, resolved to change his ways, and devoted himself to study, striving to become a truly accomplished scholar. He began to study diligently and humbly sought guidance from others. Gradually, he acquired many profound insights, and he was no longer just talking theory. He started creating many excellent poems and articles, and his reputation grew even louder and more substantial. He was no longer merely a name; instead, he had earned his fame.
Usage
用来形容一个人有名气但实际上能力不足。
Used to describe a person who is famous but actually lacks ability.
Examples
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他虽然名气很大，但实际上徒有虚名。
tā suīrán míngqì hěn dà, dàn shíjì shang tú yǒu xū míng
He is very famous, but in fact, he is only a name.
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这个项目徒有虚名，实际效果并不理想。
zhège xiàngmù tú yǒu xū míng, shíjì xiàoguǒ bìng bù lǐxiǎng
This project is only a name; the actual results are not ideal.
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他只是徒有虚名，并没有真才实学。
tā zhǐshì tú yǒu xū míng, bìng méiyǒu zhēn cáishíxué
He is just a name without real talent and learning