zhōu​gōng​tǔ​bǔ

to treat talent with respect

周公吐哺 zhōu​gōng​tǔ​bǔ
to treat talent with respect
To be eager to recruit talent and treat worthy people with great hospitality; literally refers to the legend of the Duke of Zhou spitting out his food mid-meal to rush and receive guests

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