釣名欺世
diào​míng​qī​shì

to gain a reputation by deception

  • created sense approved 钓名欺世/釣名欺世 · diào​míng​qī​shì · to gain a reputation by deception — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    钓名欺世 / 釣名欺世

    diào​míng​qī​shì

    to gain a reputation by deception

    To use dishonest or hypocritical means to win public acclaim and deceive the world.

    钓名 (literal) → 钓名/釣名 · diào​míng · to angle for fame 欺 (literal) → 欺 · qī · to deceive 世 (literal) → 世 · shì · world

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    created sense