攀附

pānfù

(of a plant) climb (a support), seek connections with (people of power and influence)

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pān fù

v. climb, seek connections

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pan1 fu4

to climb (of climbing plants), to creep, to cling on to, fig. to seek connection (with the rich and powerful), social climbing

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攀附

pān fù

play up to (people of power and influence):

攀附权贵 attach oneself to persons in power

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攀附|攀附 [pān fù] ► to climb (of climbing plants) ► to creep ► to cling on to ► fig. to seek connection (with the rich and powerful) ► social climbing