甘言厚礼 — “Flattering words and lavish gifts”
甘言厚礼 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Flattering words and lavish gifts”. Sweet talk and generous presents, often used to win favor or influence someone. Literally, “sweet words and generous gifts”.
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甘言厚礼 Pronunciation and Pinyin
甘言厚礼 Character Breakdown
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他企图用甘言厚礼来收买人心，但最终未能成功。
He attempted to win people's favor with flattering words and lavish gifts, but ultimately failed.
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Synonyms of 甘言厚礼
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- gān甘zhī之ruò若yí饴willingly endure hardship as if sweet
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- gān甘jū居xià下liú流content to lag behind
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- gān甘xīn心wéi为wǔ伍willingly associate with others
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What does 甘言厚礼 mean?
甘言厚礼 (gān yán hòu lǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Flattering words and lavish gifts”.
How do you pronounce 甘言厚礼?
甘言厚礼 is pronounced gān yán hòu lǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 甘言厚礼 literally mean?
Literally, 甘言厚礼 means “sweet words and generous gifts”. It is used to mean “Flattering words and lavish gifts”.
What is the Chinese definition of 甘言厚礼?
甜美的言辞，厚重的礼品。亦作“甘言厚币”。