及宾有鱼 — “To use someone else's resources to entertain guests”
及宾有鱼 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to use someone else's resources to entertain guests”. Metaphorically referring to cultivating personal influence or power by taking advantage of opportunities. Literally, “Guests have fish”.
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及宾有鱼 Pronunciation and Pinyin
及宾有鱼 Character Breakdown
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部门经理总是及宾有鱼，把下属的功劳揽到自己头上，以求晋升。
The department manager always "Ji Bin You Yu," taking credit for his subordinates' achievements to secure his own promotion.
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Open the tool →Questions about 及宾有鱼
What does 及宾有鱼 mean?
及宾有鱼 (jí bīn yǒu yú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to use someone else's resources to entertain guests”.
How do you pronounce 及宾有鱼?
及宾有鱼 is pronounced jí bīn yǒu yú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 及宾有鱼 literally mean?
Literally, 及宾有鱼 means “Guests have fish”. It is used to mean “to use someone else's resources to entertain guests”.
What is the Chinese definition of 及宾有鱼?
用别人的鱼请客。比喻借机培植私人势力。