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乞怜
qǐ​lián

beg for pity

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 摇尾乞怜 yáo​wěi​qǐ​lián fawn
    to behave in a servile or sycophantic manner to gain favor or mercy, much like a dog wagging its tail; to grovel or bow and scrape
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