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Jyutpingfu4 zik6
Yalefùh jihk
動詞

Definition

To foster, nurture, or prop up talent or a political force.

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How it's used

Used primarily in political or organizational contexts to describe the deliberate cultivation of a person or group to gain influence. It implies a top down approach where the supporter provides resources or legitimacy to ensure the protege succeeds. Unlike simple help, it carries a sense of strategic manipulation or long term planning.

Examples

They want to promote their own people into the management team.
Which power is supporting this regime from behind the scenes?

Common phrases

to cultivate a faction or power base

Common mistake

Do not use this for personal favors or casual assistance between friends. It is strictly reserved for power dynamics, business, or political maneuvering where one party is being groomed for a specific role or position.

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