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A court official who praises the ruler only to get personal advantages.
vi Trong triều đình xưa, có không ít kẻ nịnh thần chỉ biết vây quanh nhà vua.
en In the old court, there were many sycophants who only surrounded the king.
A person who uses false praise to gain favor from powerful people.
vi Anh ta là một kẻ nịnh thần luôn tìm cách làm hài lòng cấp trên.
en He is a sycophant who always tries to please his superiors.