Definition
哈巴狗 literally refers to the Pekingese breed of small dogs. However, in everyday speech it is much more commonly used as a strong negative label for someone who flatters superiors — a 'toady' or 'bootlicker'. The metaphorical usage is informal and carries contempt.
n.
Pekingese dog (small dog breed)(figurative, derogatory) toadysycophant
Examples
- 哈巴狗，。Nà zhī hā hěn kě'ài, yǎnjīng dà dà de.That Pekingese dog is very cute, with big eyes.
- 哈巴狗。Tā xiàng ge hā yíyàng tǎo hǎo lǎobǎn.He flatters the boss like a toady.
- 哈巴狗，。Bié zuò biérén de hā, yào yǒu zìjǐ de zhǔjiàn.Don't be someone's flunky; have your own opinions.
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