虛有其表

Simplified: 虚有其表

xūyǒuqíbiǎo ㄒㄩ ㄧㄡˇ ㄑㄧˊ ㄅㄧㄠˇ

    • looks impressive but is worthless (idiom)
    • not as good as it looks
    • a reputation with no substance

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