to dote on and trust
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to dote on and trust (often used with superiors or rulers towards subjects)
derogatoryOften implies the trust is misguided, misplaced, or given to an unworthy person, leading to negative consequences.
Zhè这
wèi位
hūn昏
jūn君
chǒng宠
xìn信
jiān奸
chén臣
，
zuì最
zhōng终
dǎo导
zhì致
le了
guó国
jiā家
de的
shuāi衰
bài败
。
This fatuous ruler doted on and trusted treacherous officials, ultimately leading to the nation's decline.
Tā他
shēn深
dé得
shàng上
sī司
chǒng宠
xìn信
，
suǒ所
yǐ以
nián年
jì纪
qīng轻
qīng轻
jiù就
dān担
rèn任
yào要
zhí职
。
He deeply enjoys the favor and trust of his superior, so he holds an important position at a young age.
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Lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
de的
huàn宦
guān官
cháng常
cháng常
yīn因
wéi为
huáng皇
dì帝
de的
chǒng宠
xìn信
ér而
quán权
lì力
jí极
dà大
。
Throughout history, eunuchs often held immense power due to the emperor's favor and trust.