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卖人情
mài​rén​qíng

to do someone a favor for future reward

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卖人情 賣人情 mài//rén​qíng
to do someone a favor for future reward
To intentionally grant a request or bestow a favor with the expectation that the recipient will feel grateful and eventually repay the kindness; to buy gratitude

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Synonym

  • 卖好 mài​hǎo