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龙头蛇尾
龍頭蛇尾
lóngtóushéwěi
1. lit. dragon's head, snake's tail (idiom); fig. a strong start but weak finish

Character Breakdown

龙
lóng
dragon; symbol of the emperor
HSK 5 5 丶
头
tóu
head; chief, boss; first, top
HSK 3 5 丶
蛇
shé
snake
HSK 5 11 丶
尾
wěi
tail; extremity, end; back, rear
HSK 5 7 丶

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