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沐猴而冠
mùhóuérguàn
1. lit. a monkey wearing a hat (idiom)
2. fig. worthless person in imposing attire

Character Breakdown

沐
mù
to bathe, to cleanse, to shampoo, to wash
HSK 6 7 丶
猴
hóu
monkey, ape; like a monkey
HSK 5 12 丶
而
ér
and, and then, and yet; but
HSK 3 6 丶
冠
guān
cap, crown, headgear
HSK 5 9 丶

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