zhōu​gōng​tǔ​bǔ

to treat talent with respect

Senses

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

References

synonym 周公吐哺/周公吐哺 握发吐哺/握髮吐哺