华而不实

[huá ér bù shí]

Literal translation being 'Showy But Substantial Not.' This phrase criticizes something that appears impressive but has little value; it might indicate self-reflection on focusing more on essence than appearance.

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虚有其表 [xū yŏu qí biăo]
Appearance Over Substance : Literally means something or someone is outwardly impressive but ...
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The phrase translates roughly into something appearing flashy yet not dependable It suggests an ...