pān​chē​wò​zhé

to entreat an official to stay

攀车卧辙 攀車臥轍 pān​chē​wò​zhé
to entreat an official to stay
to hold onto a carriage and lie in the ruts to prevent a popular official from leaving their post; a traditional expression of deep gratitude and desire for an official to remain in office

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