seek by influence; scheme for
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to seek (a position or advantage) through influence or personal connections; to scheme for
Often implies using personal connections or influence to secure a position, especially a lucrative one. Can carry a slightly negative connotation of scheming.
Tā他
sì四
chù处
zuān钻
móu谋
，
xiǎng想
yào要
dé得
dào到
yī一
gè个
féi肥
quē缺
。
He is scheming everywhere, trying to secure a lucrative position.
Bù不
yòng用
zuān钻
móu谋
，
píng凭
shí实
lì力
shuō说
huà话
。
No need to pull strings; let your abilities speak for themselves.
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Zhè这
gè个
rén人
zhuān专
mén门
zuān钻
móu谋
féi肥
quē缺
。
This person specializes in scheming for fat jobs.