东施效颦

dōng shī xiào pín

Definitions

1. lit. Dong Shi imitates Xi Shi's frown (idiom)
2. fig. to mimick sb's idiosyncrasies but make a fool of oneself

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Child Words of 东施效颦

east

effect

(bound form) to put into effect (regulations etc)

to scowl