狗尾续貂

Traditional: 狗尾續貂

gǒu wěi xù diāo

Dictionary entry

lit. to use a dog's tail as a substitute for sable fur (idiom)

What does 狗尾续貂 mean?

狗尾续貂 (gǒu wěi xù diāo) has the following dictionary meaning.

1lit. to use a dog's tail as a substitute for sable fur (idiom)

2fig. a worthless sequel to a masterpiece

Character breakdown

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狗gǒudog · CL:隻|只[zhi1],條|条[tiao2]尾wěitail · remainder 续xùto continue · to replenish 貂diāosable or marten (genus Martes)

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狗尾续貂

gǒu wěi xù diāo

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