方便之门 (fāng biàn) — (idiom) a convenient way or opportunity, often obtained through improper means; backdoor access
Definition
A set phrase for a 'backdoor' or unfair shortcut — usually opportunities gained through connections or improper means. Almost always carries a negative tone, unlike the neutral adjective 方便.
idiom
a convenient way or opportunityoften obtained through improper meansbackdoor access
Examples
- ，方便之门。Tā lì yòng guān xì, wèi zì jǐ dǎ kāi le fāng biàn.He used his connections to open a convenient backdoor for himself.
- 方便之门。Gōng sī yán jìn yuán gōng lì yòng zhí wù zhī biàn kāi fāng biàn.The company strictly prohibits employees from using their positions to create improper conveniences.
- 方便之门，。Zhè zhǒng fāng biàn yí dàn kāi le, jiù hěn nán zài guān shàng.Once this kind of backdoor is opened, it's very hard to close again.
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