泥足巨人
ní​zú​jù​rén

colossus with feet of clay

  • created sense approved 泥足巨人 · ní​zú​jù​rén · colossus with feet of clay — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    泥足巨人

    ní​zú​jù​rén

    colossus with feet of clay

    someone or something that appears powerful but is actually very weak or fragile; refers to an organization, person, or power that lacks a solid foundation

    泥 (literal) → 泥 · ní · mud 足 (literal) → 足 · zú · foot 巨人 (literal) → 巨人 · jù​rén · giant (large person)

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