Correct
名正言顺
/ míng zhēng yán shùn /
Strokes
Definition
in a way that justifies the use of the term/genuine/proper/in a way that conforms to logic/justifiable/appropriate/perfectly legitimate
Example
Definition
the name is correct and what is said accords with reason—perfectly justified within one's jurisdiction; fit and proper
1
Míng
名
bù
不
zhèng
正
zé
则
yán
言
bù
不
shùn
顺
,
yán
言
bù
不
shùn
顺
zé
则
shì
事
bù
不
chéng
成
。
If names be not correct, language is not in accordance with the truth of things. If language be not in accordance with the truth of things, affairs cannot be carried on to success.
2
Tā
他
dāng
当
láomó
劳模
míngzhēngyánshùn
名正言顺
。
He was rightfully elected a model worker.
3
Míngzhēngyánshùn
名正言顺
dì
地
jìchéng
继承
cáichǎn
财产
inherit a fortune by right and title