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充数
chōng​shù

to make up the number

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  • 滥竽充数 làn​yú​chōng​shù to make up the numbers
    Literally meaning to play the [[竽|竽|yu2]] mouth organ just to fill a seat; used to describe someone without real talent who hides among experts, or inferior goods passed off as quality products; also used as a humble expression regarding one's own abilities.