邀功讨好 — “To curry favor”
邀功讨好 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to curry favor”. To seek praise and ingratiate oneself; to try to please others for personal gain. Literally, “Invite merit, beg favor”.
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邀功讨好 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他总是习惯在领导面前邀功讨好，希望得到更多的关注和机会。
He always used to claim credit and curry favor in front of his superiors, hoping to get more attention and opportunities.
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Open the tool →Questions about 邀功讨好
What does 邀功讨好 mean?
邀功讨好 (yāo gōng tǎo hǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to curry favor”.
How do you pronounce 邀功讨好?
邀功讨好 is pronounced yāo gōng tǎo hǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 邀功讨好 literally mean?
Literally, 邀功讨好 means “Invite merit, beg favor”. It is used to mean “to curry favor”.
What is the Chinese definition of 邀功讨好?
指为得到好感或讨人喜欢而去迎合某人