pān​liàn

to regret the resignation of a good official

  • created sense approved 攀恋/攀戀 · pān​liàn · to regret the resignation of a good official — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    攀恋 / 攀戀

    pān​liàn

    to regret the resignation of a good official

    to feel deep affection for and be unwilling to part with a departing official or superior; literally refers to holding onto the shafts of a carriage to keep a popular leader from leaving

    攀 (literal) → 攀 · pān · to pull down 恋 (literal) → 恋/戀 · liàn · to feel attached to

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