More canine sayings
HERE is a compilation of idioms that reference the dog by Chinese brush painter Simon Chan.
Bai yun cang gou White cloud, grey dog Like the cloud that changes its shape, this idiom describes the impermanence of all things.
Cang gong peng gou
After winning, beat the dog After the victory, the leader discards, abandons or even kills his aides.
Da lou shu igou
Beat a drowning dog Continue to strike the enemies even after defeating them.
Dou ji zou gou
Fighting cockerel and racing dogs
Tells of people engaging in meaningless activities.
Gou ji tiao qiang Adogindi stress jumps over the wall
When cornered, one has to do something unexpected for survival.
Gou tou jun shi
Dog head strategist
A lousy strategist or advisor who gives irrelevant advice.
Gou xie lin tou
Dog’s blood pour over head It describes a person who gets a terrible verbal lashing; to curse or berate.
Gou yan kan ren
See people with dog’s eyes When the master despises others, the dog will follow by example. This idiom can be interpreted to mean that the servant emulates his master’s condescending behaviour particularly towards the poor and downtrodden. Gua yang tou, mai gou rou Display goat head but sell dog meat instead
Someone who pretends to do something good but is actually up to no good. This idiom targets unscrupulous traders who sell merchandise that are not as advertised.
Hu peng gou you
Fox friends, dog friends A clique of bad company.
Tu si gou peng
After the rabbit is dead, cook the dog
After a mission is accomplished, all who helped are dispensable.
Agouamao
A dog, a cat
Low and worthless people
Diao bu zu, gou wei xu Shortage of minks, dog’s tails will do.
Fulfil the shortage of quality goods with second-grade ones.
Ji fei gou jiao
Chicken flying, dogs barking
A messy situation.
Ren mian gou xin
Human face but animal heart
A person who looks good outwardly but has low mentality.
Sang jia zhi gou
The dog has lost its master An insulting phrase to say that a person has lost his dependence.
Yao ren gou er bu lu chi Fierce dog doesn’t bare its teeth
A capable person who never shows off.
Yin gou ru zhai
Let dog into your house Bringing the enemy home or inviting trouble.