Senses
敷衍 perfunctory
To do something half-heartedly or just for show; to go through the motions or treat someone flippantly without sincerity.
敷衍 to get by
To barely manage or scrape by; to maintain a situation or livelihood with difficulty.
敷衍 to elaborate
(literary) To expound on a theme or classic text; to elaborate or explain in detail.
敷衍 to spread
(literary) To propagate or disseminate, such as news, reputation, or kindness