laai1 gwaan1 hai6拉關係拉关系

Jyutpinglaai1 gwaan1 hai6

Yalelāai gwāan haih

動詞

Definition

To try to curry favor, build connections, or establish a relationship with someone.

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How it's used

This phrase carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the person is acting out of self-interest or opportunism rather than genuine friendship. It is often used to describe someone who attempts to leverage a connection with a powerful or influential person for personal gain. The term suggests a lack of sincerity and is frequently used to criticize social climbing behavior.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日soeng2想tung4同go3個ging1經lei5理laai1拉gwaan1關hai6係，zan1真hai6係hou2好faan4煩。

He always tries to suck up to the manager, it's so annoying.

nei5你m4唔sai2使dak6特dang1登heoi3去tung4同keoi5佢laai1拉gwaan1關hai6係㗎，gaa4大daai6家gaa1順seon6其kei4自zi6然jin4啦。

You don't need to go out of your way to cozy up to him, just let things happen naturally.

Common phrases

dak6特dang1登laai1拉gwaan1關hai6係

deliberately try to cozy up to someone

Common mistake

Do not use this phrase to describe building a healthy or professional relationship, as it will sound like you are accusing someone of being manipulative or sycophantic.