讨好

tǎohǎo

to curry favor with

Dictionary entry

to get the desired outcome; to win favor by fawning on sb; to curry favor with

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讨
好

See it in sentences

他总想讨好老板。

Tā zǒng xiǎng tǎohǎo lǎobǎn.

English

He always tries to curry favor with the boss.

讨好有用吗?

Tǎohǎo yǒuyòng ma?

English

Does flattery work?

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