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沐猴而冠

mùhóuérguàn

lit. a monkey wearing a hat (idiom) / fig. worthless person in imposing attire

Character Breakdown

沐
mù
to bathe, to cleanse, to shampoo, to wash
HSK 6
猴
hóu
monkey, ape; like a monkey
HSK 5
而
ér
and, and then, and yet; but
HSK 3
冠
guān
cap, crown, headgear
HSK 5

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
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