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狗尾续貂
gǒu wěi xù diāo
What 狗尾续貂 means
- lit. to use a dog's tail as a substitute for sable fur (idiom)
- fig. a worthless sequel to a masterpiece
The characters in 狗尾续貂
- 狗gǒudog
- 尾wěitail; remainder; remnant
- 续xùto continue; to replenish
- 貂diāosable or marten (genus Martes)
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