pān​fù

to climb

  • created sense approved 攀附 · pān​fù · to climb — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    攀附

    pān​fù

    to climb

    to climb or creep by clinging to another object, such as a plant growing up a wall

    攀 (literal) → 攀 · pān · to climb 附 (literal) → 附 · fù · to be near

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  • created sense approved 攀附 · pān​fù · to climb the social ladder — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    攀附

    pān​fù

    to climb the social ladder

    to attach oneself to people of higher status or power for personal gain; to seek connection with the influential

    攀 (literal) → 攀 · pān · to claim connections 附 (literal) → 附 · fù · to adhere to

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