yín​yàng​là​qiāng​tóu

worthless despite an attractive exterior

Senses

银样镴枪头/ 銀樣鑞槍頭 yín​yàng​là​qiāng​tóu worthless despite an attractive exterior

(idiom) a silvery spearhead actually made of soft pewter; used to describe something or someone that looks impressive or formidable but lacks substance or practical use

References

synonym 银样镴枪头/銀樣鑞槍頭 中看不中用/中看不中用
synonym 银样镴枪头/銀樣鑞槍頭 虚有其表/虛有其表