nịnh bợ
to flatter; to fawn
Verb
to flatter; to fawn
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Meaning
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Meaning
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Verb
to flatter; to fawn
to use false praise in order to please or win someone's favor.
vi Anh ta luôn nịnh bợ cấp trên để được thăng tiến.
en He always flatters his superiors to get promoted.
Parts
nịnh / bợ / A compound of nịnh + bợ
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Parts
nịnh / bợ / A compound of nịnh + bợ
OriginA compound of nịnh + bợ
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nịnh / nịnh tính / nịnh nọt / nịnh hót …
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nịnh / nịnh tính / nịnh nọt / nịnh hót …
Use
gian nịnh / cười nịnh / xu nịnh / dua nịnh …
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Use
gian nịnh / cười nịnh / xu nịnh / dua nịnh …