Definition
笼络 means to win someone over through favors, flattery, or deliberate kindness, often with the aim of gaining their support or goodwill. The connotation is slightly calculating or strategic — you are not simply being friendly; you are investing effort to secure someone's allegiance. It's commonly used in business, politics, and social relationships.
v
to win over (through favors, flattery, or manipulation)to cultivate someone's goodwill by strategic means
Examples
- ，笼络。Tā jīngcháng qǐngkè chīfàn, yònglái lǒng luò rénxīn.He often treats people to meals as a way to win their support.
- 笼络。Lǎobǎn xiǎng yòng jiāxīn de bànfǎ lǒng luò zhù lǎo yuángōng.The boss wants to win over the senior employees by giving them raises.
- 笼络。Tā kào sòng lǐwù lǒng luò le bùshǎo péngyou.She won over quite a few friends by giving gifts.
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