巴结 (bā jie) — how to say "to fawn on" in Chinese

巴结

To fawn on, to curry favor with

verb

Character composition

巴

to hope for, to cling to

结

to tie, to knot

Radicals / Keys

糸

Silk

#120 · mì · 6 strokes

己

Oneself

#49 · jǐ · 3 strokes

Collocations

巴结领导

bā jie lǐng dǎo

flatter the boss

巴结有钱人

bā jie yǒu qián rén

fawn over the rich

Examples

为了得到好处,他经常巴结有钱的亲戚。

To gain benefits, he often curries favor with his wealthy relatives.

他喜欢巴结领导。

He likes to fawn on his superiors.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to fawn on" in Chinese?

"to fawn on" in Chinese is 巴结 (bā jie).

What does 巴结 mean in English?

巴结 (bā jie) means "To fawn on, to curry favor with".

How is 巴结 pronounced?

It is pronounced bā jie (written as ba jie, bajie). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "to fawn on" in Chinese characters?

It is written 巴结.

What HSK level is 巴结?

巴结 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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