Traditional 東施效顰 Dōng Shī xiào pín 🔊 lit. Dong Shi imitates Xi Shi's frown… + Keep this word Meanings Dōng Shī xiào pín name 東施效顰 lit. Dong Shi imitates Xi Shi's frown (idiom)fig. to mimick sb's idiosyncrasies but make a fool of oneself Its characters 东dōngeastHSK 3施shīto put into effect (regulations etc)效xiàoeffect颦pínto scowl