hữu danh vô thực
[hiw˦ˀ˥ zajŋ̟˧˧ vo˧˧ tʰɨk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: hữu danh vô hình
Meaning · English
(adjective) having well-known style but no substance; existing only in the name
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thằng đó thuộc dạng hữu danh vô thực.That hack's got only the name to himself.
Anh ấy là người hữu danh vô thực trong lĩnh vực kinh doanhHe is a person with a good reputation but lacking actual ability in business
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hữu danh vô thực” mean?
(adjective) having well-known style but no substance; existing only in the name
Is “hữu danh vô thực” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.