感情投资

Traditional (Taiwan): 感情投資

gǎnqíngtóuzī ㄍㄢˇ ㄑㄧㄥˊ ㄊㄡˊ ㄗ

    • to build goodwill with people for future benefit
    • to cultivate relationships

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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally
emotional investment
Meaning
Spending time, effort or favours to build goodwill with people or organisations, usually for future benefit. Neutral, sometimes slightly calculating.

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