Definitions

1. 1. lit. to hang a sheep's head while selling dog meat (idiom)
2. 2. fig. to cheat
3. 3. dishonest advertising
4. 4. wicked deeds carried out under banner of virtue

Components

• 挂 guà – to hang or suspend (from a hook etc)
• 羊头 yáng tóu – sheep's head
• 卖 mài – to sell
• 狗肉 gǒu ròu – dog meat