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攀附

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Strokes

Definition

to climb (of climbing plants)/to creep/to cling on to/fig. to seek connection (with the rich and powerful)/social climbing

Example

As a Verb

climb against

1
Pānfù
攀附
shùmù
树木
de
的
téngmán
藤蔓

vines climbing trees

As a Verb

seek connections with/play up to influential people; attach oneself to sb powerful

2
Pānfù
攀附
quánguì
权贵

seek connections with the rich and the influential