画虎類狗
Reading: がこるいく
Meaning: poor imitation; unsuccessful attempt to copy something great
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Example Sentence
When people without talent try to imitate others, it results in a poor copy.
Usage Notes
A four-character idiom used to describe failed attempts to imitate something excellent, resulting in a poor copy. Often used in literary or formal contexts to criticize shallow imitation.
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