bào​xiào

to repay kindness

  • created sense approved 报效/報效 · bào​xiào · to repay kindness — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    bào​xiào

    to repay kindness

    To render service or provide money to repay kindness or favors from someone else or one's country.

    报 (literal) → 报/報 · bào · to repay 效 (literal) → 效 · xiào · to devote

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  • created sense approved 报效/報效 · bào​xiào · to bribe — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    bào​xiào

    to bribe

    To present money or gifts to superiors or officials to curry favor or as a bribe.

    报 (literal) → 报/報 · bào · to repay 效 (literal) → 效 · xiào · to devote

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