沐猴而冠

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Chinese

macaque
and; as well as; but (not)
and; as well as; but (not); yet (not); (shows causal relation); (shows change of state); (shows contrast)
 
to head; hat; crown
to head; hat; crown; crest; cap
 
trad. (沐猴而冠) 沐猴
simp. #(沐猴而冠) 沐猴
Literally: “a monkey wearing a hat”.

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沐猴而冠

  1. worthless person in imposing attire

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