趨炎附熱
Reading: すうえんふねつ
Meaning: being a sycophant; currying favor with the powerful
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Frase de Exemplo
A sycophantic attitude toward those in power is despised.
Notas de Uso
Literally means 'running to flames and clinging to heat'. Used to describe those who curry favor with powerful people for personal gain.
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