裙带关系

裙带关系

Literally means:

petticoat influence

Actually means:

nepotism

裙带 refers to the ribbon used to tie on a skirt.

This phrase means nepotism related to one's female kin such as wife, daughter or sister. It often means gaining personal benefits with the help of one's female relatives. Derogatory.

裙带，裙子的带子。

裙带关系，指与妻子、女儿或姐妹等女性有关联的。多指通过妻女姐妹所认识的人为自己谋取利益。具有贬义色彩。