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狗尾续貂

gǒu wěi xù diāo

4-character word Traditional 狗尾續貂

What 狗尾续貂 means

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