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金玉其外、敗絮其中
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The contrast between “gold and jade” outside and “rotten cotton” within describes something that looks valuable or impressive but is poor in substance. Its polished appearance should not be mistaken for genuine worth.
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- 维基文库：《賣柑者言》
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