希旨承颜 — “To pander to the wishes of one's superiors”
希旨承颜 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to pander to the wishes of one's superiors”. To curry favor by anticipating and conforming to the will of a superior. Literally, “Anticipate intentions and cater to approval”.
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What does 希旨承颜 mean?
希旨承颜 (xī zhǐ chéng yán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to pander to the wishes of one's superiors”.
How do you pronounce 希旨承颜?
希旨承颜 is pronounced xī zhǐ chéng yán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 希旨承颜 literally mean?
Literally, 希旨承颜 means “Anticipate intentions and cater to approval”. It is used to mean “to pander to the wishes of one's superiors”.
What is the Chinese definition of 希旨承颜?
指言语行动迎合上级的意图。