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恋栈
liàn​zhàn

clinging to office

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 老马恋栈 lǎo​mǎ​liàn​zhàn clinging to office
    literally an old horse attached to its stable; figuratively describing an elderly person who is reluctant to relinquish their post or power.
  • 驽马恋栈 nú​mǎ​liàn​zhàn clinging
    a mediocre worker or official who clings to a comfortable position or status
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