抬轿子

抬轿子

Literally means:

carry someone in sedan chair

Actually means:

flatter

抬 means that several people jointly carry a thing or person with their hands or on their shoulders. 轿子 is a roofed sedan chair, a transportation vehicle used in old times, which is usually carried by one to four persons on their shoulders.

This phrase figuratively means flattering wealthy and influential people. Like luxury cars today, the sedan chair in the past was the symbol of power, status and wealth. This phrase figuratively means seeking favor with those of high position. Derogatory.

抬，几个人共同手提或肩扛。轿子，旧时供人乘坐的车厢型交通工具，前后由一至四人用肩抬着向前行。

抬轿子，比喻替人捧场，或吹捧某人，特别是有权势的人。轿子就像现今的名牌轿车一样，是权力、地位、财富的象征。一意味着讨好或巴结有权势人。具有贬义色彩。