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驽马恋栈
nú​mǎ​liàn​zhàn

to cling to a position

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驽马恋栈 駑馬戀棧 nú​mǎ​liàn​zhàn
to cling to a position
literally a worn-out horse is reluctant to leave its stable; used to describe a mediocre person who clings to their office or position out of fear of losing their livelihood

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  • 驽马恋栈豆 nú​mǎ​liàn​zhàn​dòu