shù​shàng​kāi​huā

to deck a tree with false blossoms

Senses

树上开花/ 樹上開花 shù​shàng​kāi​huā to deck a tree with false blossoms

(idiom) to decorate a tree with fake flowers, meaning to make something of no value appear valuable; used as a military strategy to create an illusion of strength

树上开花/ 樹上開花 shù​shàng​kāi​huā to invest for profit

(idiom) to invest capital in order to earn a profit; to use existing resources to produce further results

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