seek an official post through bribery or connections
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to seek an official position through bribery, pulling strings, or other improper means
derogatoryUsed as a pejorative term for corruption in the promotion or appointment of government officials. Often implies backroom dealings and a lack of merit.
Tā他
wèi为
le了
dāng当
shàng上
chù处
zhǎng长
，
dào到
chù处
pǎo跑
guān官
。
He has been 'running for office' everywhere in order to become the department head.
Jìn禁
zhǐ止
mǎi买
guān官
mài卖
guān官
、
pǎo跑
guān官
yào要
guān官
shì是
fǎn反
fǔ腐
bài败
de的
zhòng重
yào要
cuò措
shī施
。
Prohibiting the buying, selling, and soliciting of official posts is an important anti-corruption measure.
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Tā他
kào靠
pǎo跑
guān官
dé得
lái来
de的
wèi位
zi子
，
zuò坐
de得
bìng并
bù不
ān安
wěn稳
。
The position he gained through 'running for office' is not secure.