形同虛設

Chinese

to appear; to look; form
to appear; to look; form; shape
 
like; same; similar
like; same; similar; together; alike; with
 
to set up something without utilizing it
trad. (形同虛設) 虛設
simp. (形同虚设) 虚设

Pronunciation


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Idiom

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  1. ineffectual; futile; with the setup or appearance but without the intended utility; set up but useless
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