Chinese word dictionary

狗尾续貂

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

Word information

Simplified狗尾续貂
Traditional狗尾續貂
Pinyingǒu wěi xù diāo
Part of speechDictionary
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How to learn 狗尾续貂

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