沐猴而冠

muk6 hau4 ji4 gun1

lit. a monkey wearing a hat (idiom) · fig. worthless person in imposing attire

Meanings

  1. lit. a monkey wearing a hat (idiom)
  2. fig. worthless person in imposing attire

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