狗尾续貂

Traditional form:

狗尾續貂

Pinyin (reading):

gǒuwěixùdiāo

Definitions:

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

Characters:

• 狗 - dog
• 尾 - tail; extremity, end; back, rear
• 续 - continuous, serial
• 貂 - sable, mink, marten

Traditional characters:

• 狗 - dog
• 尾 - tail; extremity, end; back, rear
• 續 - continuous, serial
• 貂 - sable, mink, marten