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Synopsis
A famous Chinese idiom about someone who added feet to a snake he had already drawn, losing his prize.
Meaning
Hua She Tian Zu literally means drawing a snake and adding feet. It criticizes doing unnecessary things that ruin what was already good.
The Story
Several men competed to draw a snake. One man finished first but arrogantly added feet to his snake. While he was doing this, another man finished and claimed the wine, saying snakes do not have feet.
Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | hua she tian zu |
| Source | Zhan Guo Ce |
References
- Zhan Guo Ce
- Dictionary of Chinese Idioms
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