jiè​huā​xiàn Fó

gift others' property

借花献佛 (借花獻佛) jiè​huā​xiàn Fó
gift others' property expression
to win favor or show generosity by using someone else's property or resources (lit. presenting the Buddha with borrowed flowers)
plagiarism idiom
to use someone else's work, ideas, or writing to gain credit or influence for oneself

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