不敢高攀
bù​gǎn​gāo​pān

not dare to aspire to a social connection with someone of higher status

  • created sense approved 不敢高攀 · bù​gǎn​gāo​pān · not dare to aspire to a social connection with someone of higher status — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    不敢高攀

    bù​gǎn​gāo​pān

    not dare to aspire to a social connection with someone of higher status

    (humble) literally "not dare to pull oneself up high"; I cannot presume on your acquaintance or friendship

    不敢 (literal) → 不敢 · bù​gǎn · [humility] 高攀 (literal) → 高攀 · gāo​pān · social climbing

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