zhūbājièdàihuā
thinking one is beautiful despite being ugly
- thinking one is beautiful despite being ugly
- A two-part riddle (xiehouyu) based on the ugly character Zhu Bajie wearing a flower, used to mock someone who is self-satisfied or thinks they look good despite being unattractive; literally "Zhu Bajie wearing a flower—thinking himself beautiful".
- seeking attention despite lack of talent
- A two-part riddle (xiehouyu) used to mock a person with no ability or looks who still tries to show off or act up to get attention; literally "Zhu Bajie wearing a flower—the uglier one is, the more one acts up".