hin3 jan1 kan4獻殷勤献殷勤
Jyutpinghin3 jan1 kan4
Yalehin yān kàhn
Definition
To curry favor, ingratiate oneself, or show excessive attention to someone in order to win their liking.
- to show excessive attention or be particularly attentive to someone of the opposite sex
- to fawn upon, court the favor of, or ingratiate oneself with an influential person
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Grammar guides
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