阿谀谄佞 — “To flatter obsequiously and fawn upon”
阿谀谄佞 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to flatter obsequiously and fawn upon”. To be sycophantic and ingratiating. Literally, “obsequious flattery and fawning”.
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阿谀谄佞 Pronunciation and Pinyin
阿谀谄佞 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 阿谀谄佞
他对待客户总是阿谀谄佞，希望能达成更多的合作。
He always flatters clients obsequiously, hoping to achieve more collaborations.
Idioms Related to 阿谀谄佞
More idioms starting with 阿
- ē阿shì世qǔ取róng容pander to others for favor
- ē阿shì世mèi媚sú俗pander to popular tastes
- ē阿shì世dào盗míng名curry favor to steal fame
- ā阿bǎo保zhī之gōng功merit of protecting and nurturing a child
- ā阿bǎo保zhī之láo劳merit of a guardian or tutor
- ē阿dǎng党bǐ比zhōu周collude and form factions
- ē阿dǎng党xiāng相wéi为collude for personal gain
- ē阿qí其suǒ所hào好Cater to someone's preferences
- ā阿kē匼qǔ取róng容fawn on someone to win favor
- ē阿dǔ堵wù物money or wealth
- ā阿gū姑ā阿wēng翁husband's parents
- ā阿jiāo娇jīn金wū屋a magnificent dwelling for a beloved woman
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What does 阿谀谄佞 mean?
阿谀谄佞 (ē yú chǎn nìng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to flatter obsequiously and fawn upon”.
How do you pronounce 阿谀谄佞?
阿谀谄佞 is pronounced ē yú chǎn nìng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 阿谀谄佞 literally mean?
Literally, 阿谀谄佞 means “obsequious flattery and fawning”. It is used to mean “to flatter obsequiously and fawn upon”.
What is the Chinese definition of 阿谀谄佞?
阿谀：说别人爱听的话迎合奉承；谄佞：花言巧语谄媚。指用花言巧语谄媚别人