夤緣攀附

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to cling to the rich and powerful (idiom); to advance one's career by currying favor · social climbing

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to cling to the rich and powerful (idiom); to advance one's career by currying favor
  2. social climbing

Written Forms

夤緣攀附Traditional · Main Form
夤缘攀附Alternate Form

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