虛設

虚设
xūshè

to set up something without utilizing it

Wiktionary

Entry Composition

1 虛 xū
  1. emptiness
  2. void
  3. abstract theory or guiding principles
  4. empty or unoccupied
  5. diffident or timid
  6. false
  7. humble or modest
  8. (of health) weak
  9. virtual
  10. in vain
2 設 shè
  1. to set up; to put in place
  2. (math.) given; suppose; if

Containing this entry

形同虛設 xíngtóngxūshè
  1. to exist in name only
  2. empty shell
  3. useless (idiom)