jíyǐn

汲引

Word · Verb

draw up water; metaphorically, to recommend and promote

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

verb

to draw up water

literary

Literal meaning, less common. The figurative meaning is more widely used in classical and literary contexts.

Gǔ古
shí时
rén人
men们
duō多
jí汲
yǐn引
jǐng井
shuǐ水
yǐ以
gōng供
rì日
yòng用
 。

In ancient times, people often drew well water for daily use.

2.

verb

to recommend and promote (someone, especially to a higher position)

literary

A classical metaphor, comparing the action of drawing up water to elevating a person's status. Used in formal, literary, or historical contexts.

Qián前
bèi辈
jí汲
yǐn引
hòu后
jìn进
 ，
shì是
xué学
shù术
jiè界
de的
chuán传
tǒng统
měi美
dé德
 。

It is a traditional virtue in academia for seniors to recommend and promote juniors.

Chéng承
méng蒙
nín您
de的
jí汲
yǐn引
 ，
wǒ我
cái才
dé得
yǐ以
dān担
rèn任
cǐ此
zhí职
 。

Thanks to your recommendation and promotion, I was able to take up this position.

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Tā他
lè乐
yú于
jí汲
yǐn引
xián贤
cái才
 ，
yīn因
cǐ此
mén门
xià下
yīng英
cái才
bèi辈
chū出
 。

He is happy to recommend and promote talented individuals, so outstanding people have emerged from his circle.