裾马襟牛 — “To be ignorant and foolish”
裾马襟牛 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be ignorant and foolish”. Lacking intelligence or common sense, often appearing out of place due to this lack. Literally, “Horse's hem, ox's lapel”.
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他虽然读了很多书，但为人处世却像个裾马襟牛，常常闹出笑话。
Although he read many books, his conduct in society was like that of an ignorant fool, often causing embarrassing situations.
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What does 裾马襟牛 mean?
裾马襟牛 (jū mǎ jīn niú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be ignorant and foolish”.
How do you pronounce 裾马襟牛?
裾马襟牛 is pronounced jū mǎ jīn niú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 裾马襟牛 literally mean?
Literally, 裾马襟牛 means “Horse's hem, ox's lapel”. It is used to mean “to be ignorant and foolish”.
What is the Chinese definition of 裾马襟牛?
像马牛穿上人的衣服。比喻没有头脑和无知。亦作“襟裾马牛”。