gǒu​wěi​xù​diāo

inappropriate promotion

Senses

狗尾续貂/ 狗尾續貂 gǒu​wěi​xù​diāo inappropriate promotion

Originally used to describe the excessive granting of official titles, where sable tails were insufficient for official caps and dog tails were used instead

狗尾续貂/ 狗尾續貂 gǒu​wěi​xù​diāo worthless sequel

A low-quality sequel to a masterpiece or adding a poor-quality ending to a fine work

References

see 狗尾续貂/狗尾續貂 貂不足,狗尾续/貂不足,狗尾續
abbreviation 续貂/續貂 狗尾续貂/狗尾續貂