bǎo​jǔ

to recommend with a guarantee

Senses

保举/ 保舉 bǎo​jǔ to recommend with a guarantee

To recommend someone for a post or promotion to a higher-level official while providing a personal guarantee for their character or ability; specifically used historically for officials recommending talent to the imperial court.

保举/ 保舉 bǎo​jǔ recommendation

A recommendation made with a personal guarantee

References

synonym 保荐/保薦 保举/保舉