沐猴衣冠 — “A macaque in official robes”
沐猴衣冠 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a person who is well-dressed but lacks true substance, ability, or dignity; a mere figurehead or a clown in fine attire”. Literally, “A macaque in official robes”.
沐猴衣冠 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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More idioms starting with 沐
- mù沐rén仁yù浴yì义imbued with benevolence and righteousness
- mù沐rì日yù浴yuè月Bathed in sun and moon's radiance
- mù沐yù浴gāo膏zé泽bathed in generous favor or grace
- mù沐yǔ雨zhì栉fēng风to brave wind and rain
- mù沐yǔ雨shū梳fēng风brave wind and rain to toil tirelessly
- mù沐yǔ雨jīng经shuāng霜endure hardships and trials
- mù沐lù露shū梳fēng风exposed to the elements
- mù沐lù露zhān沾shuāng霜endured hardships and rigors of life
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What does 沐猴衣冠 mean?
沐猴衣冠 (mù hóu yī guàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a person who is well-dressed but lacks true substance, ability, or dignity; a mere figurehead or a clown in fine attire”.
How do you pronounce 沐猴衣冠?
沐猴衣冠 is pronounced mù hóu yī guàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 沐猴衣冠 literally mean?
Literally, 沐猴衣冠 means “a macaque in official robes”. It is used to mean “a person who is well-dressed but lacks true substance, ability, or dignity; a mere figurehead or a clown in fine attire”.
What is the Chinese definition of 沐猴衣冠?
比喻虚有其表，形同傀儡。常用来讽刺投靠恶势力窃据权位的人。同“沐猴而冠”。