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Chinese
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macaque
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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)
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沐猴
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而
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冠
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| simp. #(沐猴而冠)
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沐猴
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而
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冠
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| Literally: “a monkey wearing a hat”.
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Etymology
From Shiji:
Pronunciation
Idiom
沐猴而冠
- worthless person in imposing attire
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