pān​chē​wò​zhé

to entreat an official to stay

Senses

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

References

variant 攀辕卧辙/攀轅臥轍 攀车卧辙/攀車臥轍