攀高枝兒

Simplified: 攀高枝儿

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pāngāozhīr ㄆㄢㄍㄠㄓㄦ

- to seek ties with people of higher status
- to social climb

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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally: to climb a high branch
Meaning: To seek connections or marriage with people of higher status or power. Usually mildly disapproving, implying social climbing.

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