niú​sōu​mǎ​bó

cheap but useful

牛溲马勃 牛溲馬勃 niú​sōu​mǎ​bó
cheap but useful
(idiom) things that appear low in value or common but are useful if used correctly, referring to cow urine and horse-puffball fungus being used as medicine
worthless nonsense
(idiom) things of no value; insignificant items

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