奉承 (fèng cheng) — to flatter, to fawn on, to toady
Définition
奉承 means to flatter, usually with the goal of gaining favor or benefit — it implies insincerity, unlike neutral compliments (夸奖). Common pattern: 奉承 + person (奉承领导).
verb
to flatterto fawn onto toady
Exemples
- 奉承。Tā zǒng xǐ huan duì lǐng dǎo fèng cheng.He always likes to flatter the leaders.
- 奉承。Tā kào fèng cheng shàng si dé dào le jìn shēng.She got a promotion by flattering her boss.
- 奉承。Zhēn zhèng de péng you bú huì yí wèi fèng cheng nǐ.True friends won't just flatter you.
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