狗尾續貂

gau2 mei5 zuk6 diu1

lit. to use a dog's tail as a substitute for sable fur (idiom) · fig. a worthless sequel to a masterpiece

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to use a dog's tail as a substitute for sable fur (idiom)
  2. fig. a worthless sequel to a masterpiece

Written Forms

狗尾續貂Traditional · Main Form
狗尾续貂Alternate Form

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