依樣畫葫蘆

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lit. to draw a gourd from the model (idiom) · fig. to copy sth mechanically without attempt at originality

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to draw a gourd from the model (idiom)
  2. fig. to copy sth mechanically without attempt at originality

Written Forms

依樣畫葫蘆Traditional · Main Form
依样画葫芦Alternate Form

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