绣花枕头

Traditional (Taiwan): 繡花枕頭

xiùhuāzhěntou ㄒㄧㄡˋ ㄏㄨㄚ ㄓㄣˇ ˙ㄊㄡ

    • person who looks good but has no real ability
    • all show and no substance

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Saying俗语俗語

Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally
embroidered pillow
Meaning
A person who looks good but has no real ability or learning. Mocking; like 'all show and no substance'.

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