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我是东施

[wŏ shì dōng shī]
Literally meaning 'I am Dongshi,' an allusion from ancient Chinese literature, this name references the fable of how Dongshi, admiring Xi Shi’s beauty, tried to imitate her without success. By naming oneself such, a user might playfully or sarcastically comment on self-perceived lack of grace, attractiveness, or being different from others' standards of excellence.
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