数

n. (Hira=かず) number, mathematical value or its symbol

adv. (Trad=數, Pinyin=shuo4) frequently, repeatedly

v. (Trad=數, Pinyin=shu4) count, calculate

n. (Trad=數, Pinyin=shu4) number, figure

adj. (Trad=數, Pinyin=shu4) several

v. (Trad=數, Pinyin=shu3) count, calculate, re-count

n. (Trad=數, Pinyin=shu3) count, calculation

adj. (Trad=數, Pinyin=shu3) the best, the better, best of all

lan4 yu2 chong1 shu4
Being present just to increase the number.
Describing an unfit person who tries to pretend he is capable of something great, or inferior goods passed off to be qualified goods. Compare with 挂羊头卖狗肉 (gua4 yang2 tou2 mai4 gou3 rou4).

Pinyin: shu3, shu4, shuo4
Wade-Giles: shu3, shu4, shuo4
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