To rely on or attach oneself to someone of higher status or greater importance, often implying a less prominent person depending on a more distinguished one.
他初来乍到，经验不足，只能暂时蒹葭倚玉，依靠老前辈的指点。
As he was new and lacked experience, he could only temporarily rely on the guidance of the senior figures, like humble reeds leaning on noble jade.
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