"kiss up" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 拍马屁
• 讨好

Definition

对有权的人表现得特别讨好或奉承，通常是为了获得好处或特殊待遇。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Kiss up” 是非正式且贬义的表达。常见用法为 “kiss up to someone”。与“拍马屁”类似。不是礼貌的表现，避免在正式场合使用。

Examples

He always kisses up to the boss at meetings.

他总是在会议上**拍马屁**老板。

Don’t kiss up just to get a promotion.

不要只是为了升职去**拍马屁**。

Some students kiss up to their teachers for better grades.

有些学生会**拍老师马屁**，为了拿好成绩。

Are you trying to kiss up to me because you want something?

你是不是因为想要东西才在**讨好**我？

She doesn't need to kiss up; her hard work speaks for itself.

她根本不用**拍马屁**，她的努力就能说明一切。

People who kiss up all the time usually aren't very popular with coworkers.

那些一直在**拍马屁**的人通常不太受同事欢迎。