附膻逐臭 — “To attach oneself to and follow corrupt or disreputable individuals”
附膻逐臭 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to attach oneself to and follow corrupt or disreputable individuals”. To associate with unscrupulous characters for personal gain. Literally, “Adhere to the mutton odor and pursue the foul smell”.
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What does 附膻逐臭 mean?
附膻逐臭 (fù shān zhú chòu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to attach oneself to and follow corrupt or disreputable individuals”.
How do you pronounce 附膻逐臭?
附膻逐臭 is pronounced fù shān zhú chòu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 附膻逐臭 literally mean?
Literally, 附膻逐臭 means “Adhere to the mutton odor and pursue the foul smell”. It is used to mean “to attach oneself to and follow corrupt or disreputable individuals”.
What is the Chinese definition of 附膻逐臭?
膻：羊臊气。比喻依附和追随奸佞