狗尾续貂 gǒu wěi xù diāo

DEFINITIONS

  1. lit. to use a dog's tail as a substitute for sable fur (idiom)
  2. fig. a worthless sequel to a masterpiece

CHARACTERS

狗 gǒu
HSK 1
dog, canis familiaris
尾 wěi
HSK 5
tail, extremity; end, stern
续 xù
HSK 4
continue, carry on; succeed
貂 diāo marten, sable, mink