Radical:

meaning for diāo:

  • - sable or marten (genus Martes)mink fursable (Martes zibellina)sable (Martes zibellina)lit. to use a dog's tail as a substitute for sable fur (idiom)
  • - fig. a worthless sequel to a masterpiecemink (Mustela lutreola, M. vison)