huà​hǔ​bù​chéng​fǎn​lèi​quǎn

to make a poor imitation

画虎不成反类犬 畫虎不成反類犬 huà​hǔ​bù​chéng​fǎn​lèi​quǎn
to make a poor imitation
To try to draw a tiger but end up with a dog; describes botching an overambitious attempt or making a poor imitation that ends up looking ridiculous.

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