This describes someone who is arrogant and looks down on others, often judging by appearance, wealth, or social status. It criticizes a condescending and prejudiced attitude.
In Chinese culture, 'face' and social status are important, and snobbery is a common social grievance. The dog's low perspective is used to illustrate the pettiness of such a person's view.
This saying is a powerful rebuke against snobbery. By equating the person's judgment to that of a dog, it insults their character and defends the dignity of the person being looked down upon.
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