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Home / Idiom / 绣花枕头

an outwardly attractive but worthless person · a pillow with an embroidered case

绣花枕头
xiù huā zhěn tóu
x+iù·4th toneh+uā·1st tonezh+ěn·3rd tonet+óu·2nd tone
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
flower but no fruit (idiom); handsome exterior but hollow inside · flashy华而不实huá ér bù shípaper tiger纸老虎zhǐ lǎo hǔ
Antonyms
solid learning · real ability and learning · genuine talent真才实学zhēn cái shí xué
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