diāo​bù​zú​gǒu​wěi​xù

inadequate sable tail followed by dog tail

Senses

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

References

see 狗尾续貂/狗尾續貂 貂不足,狗尾续/貂不足,狗尾續