wings; assistant or power (often derogatory)
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wings; (figurative) assistant or supporting force (often derogatory)
Literally refers to a bird's wings. Figuratively describes subordinates or assistants who have gained sufficient power to become independent or threatening, frequently carrying negative connotations of conspiracy or betrayal.
Xióng雄
yīng鹰
zhǎn展
kāi开
yǔ羽
yì翼
，
áo翱
xiáng翔
yú于
tiān天
jì际
。
The eagle spread its wings and soared through the sky.
Tā他
de的
yǔ羽
yì翼
yǐ已
chéng成
，
zài再
yě也
bù不
tīng听
mìng命
yú于
shàng上
sī司
le了
。
His wings are fully grown; he no longer takes orders from his superiors.
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Zhè这
wèi位
lǐng领
dǎo导
zài在
gè各
bù部
mén门
dōu都
ān安
chā插
le了
zì自
jǐ己
de的
yǔ羽
yì翼
。
This leader has placed his own people in every department.