阿谀取容 ēyúqǔróng to flatter to gain favor Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 阿谀 阿諛 ēyú to flatter to fawn on; to toady; to use sweet words to win favor with others取容 qǔróng to curry favor To try to please others or ingratiate oneself to gain acceptance or avoid trouble.