mài​rén​qíng

to do someone a favor for future reward

Senses

卖人情/ 賣人情 mài​rén​qíng to do someone a favor for future reward

To intentionally grant a request or bestow a favor with the expectation that the recipient will feel grateful and eventually repay the kindness; to buy gratitude

References

synonym 卖好/賣好 卖人情/賣人情