animal kept for companionship or pleasure, such as a dog, cat, bird, or rabbit

to dote on someone; to spoil. This refers to special or excessive love and affection, usually from a superior to a subordinate such as a parent to a child.

overwhelmed by an unexpected favor or recognition from a superior; used as a humble expression when feeling both pleasantly surprised and slightly uneasy

To overindulge or pamper someone, particularly a child, to the point of ruining their character.

a person or thing that is especially favored or pampered

to use sensationalism or flashy speech and behavior to win the approval and praise of the public

to receive favor from a superior; to be favored or pampered

to dote on or show special favor towards someone (usually a monarch towards a concubine or subordinate); can also refer more generally to a person of high status favoring an inferior

To lose the favor or affection of someone, often a person in a position of power; to be disgraced or neglected.

to compete for someone's affection or favor; to curry favor

Remaining calm regardless of whether one is favored or insulted; describes someone who is indifferent to personal gain or loss.

special favor or grace shown by a ruler to a subordinate; more generally, special treatment or favor from a superior

To dote on and place undue trust in someone, typically a subordinate

to bestow favor on someone; to indulge or spoil

to indulge or excessively pamper someone

imperial or gracious favor from a superior or the emperor

to curry favor or pander to powerful people in order to win their trust and favor

to be in somebody's favor; to be someone's favorite; to gain the love or special interest of a superior or elder (often used with a negative or mocking tone)

to be anxious whether receiving favors or suffering humiliation; describes a state of mind focused on personal gain and loss

to favor someone over others; to be partial to a particular person

acting on a sudden whim or a burst of energy; impulsive

A double-income family that chooses to raise pets instead of children.

(literary) to monopolize the favor or love of a superior, especially of a ruler or elder; to be the sole favorite

(literary) grace or favors bestowed by a superior; imperial favor

A concubine or female consort who is favored by an emperor or ruler.

A general of the Shu Han state during the Three Kingdoms period (died 240 AD). He was praised by [[诸葛亮|諸葛亮|zhu1 ge3 liang4]] in the "Former Memorial on the Case for War" for his good character and military expertise.

A woman with whom a married man lives outside of marriage; a mistress or concubine

(literary) an imperial order or decree that bestows an honor, promotion, or special favor upon a subject

a favorite or much-loved concubine or secondary wife

to favor a concubine and do away with the wife; to spoil one's mistress while neglecting one's legal wife

a concubine who is particularly favored by an emperor or a high-ranking official

(literary) to dote on; to favor someone highly

(literary) to show special favor or extraordinary honor to someone

to be unusually favored by a husband; to enjoy the exclusive attention of a husband (used for a concubine)

to spoil or indulge someone excessively; to dote on to a fault

pet door; pet flap

(literary) to love something and bring it to a state of peace or stability

a high-ranking official or courtier who is especially trusted or favored by a ruler; minion

(literary) an honor or gift bestowed by a superior; your gracious favor

To treat someone with special favor or affection, often used in historical contexts referring to the favor shown by a superior to a subordinate

(literary) an imperial favor or a gift bestowed by a superior; your great favor

to be arrogant or overbearing because one has won the favor of a powerful person; to rely on being a favorite toady to a person in power

To be haughty or arrogant because one is favored or loved by a superior

To receive the favor or trust of an elder or superior; in ancient contexts, specifically refers to being favored by a monarch.monarch.

A person, thing, or activity that has recently become popular or well-liked; the latest darling of the public, media, or market.

Power and influence gained through being favored by a ruler or person in a high position

(literary) special favor or extraordinary grace, usually from a superior or a ruler

To be arrogant because of the favor or status one enjoys from a superior

to take a concubine in addition to a wife; used in historical contexts