A false reputation
As a Chinese idiom, Pinyin is Ji ǎ y ù ch í sh ē ng, which means that there is no real talent and learning, but to be famous by mutual praise. It comes from the biography of Xue Deng in the old book of Tang Dynasty.
The origin of Idioms
"In the biography of Xue dengzhuan of the old book of Tang Dynasty," more than ever, recommendation is not based on talent, but on reputation and mutual praise. "
Idiom usage
To spread a false reputation.
A false reputation
be unable to plan out one 's day - zhāo bù móu xī
trace to the very source of sth. - qióng yuán sù liú