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形同虛設
jing4 tung4 heoi1 cit3 |
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something not used for its intended purpose example: zebra crossings where drivers don't stop
Level: 3 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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Characters in this word:形 jing4 - form; shape; description同 tung4 - same; together; for 虛 heoi1 - false; deceptive; empty; weak 設 cit3 - lay out; display; furnish; plan |
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