diāo​bù​zú​gǒu​wěi​xù

inadequate sable tail followed by dog tail

貂不足,狗尾续 貂不足,狗尾續 diāo​bù​zú​gǒu​wěi​xù
inadequate sable tail followed by dog tail
to provide an inferior replacement or sequel when the original quality is high; literally meaning that when there are not enough sable tails to decorate hats, dog tails are used instead

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