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奉承 (fèngchéng) - use 讨好 (tǎohǎo) when focusing on the act of trying to gain favor, while 奉承 (fèngchéng) emphasizes the insincerity or excessive nature of the flattery.
Be cautious of using 讨好 in overly formal contexts, as it can come off as insincere. It often collocates with terms like '上司' (shàngsī, boss) or '朋友' (péngyǒu, friend), and remember that it carries a nuance of manipulation or superficiality.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 讨好 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to social interactions and relationships. Focus on its use in professional contexts and practice forming sentences that involve both positive and negative connotations.
Learners often confuse 讨好 with 赞美 (zànměi, to praise). For example, saying '我想讨好我的老师' (Wǒ xiǎng tǎohǎo wǒ de lǎoshī) can imply manipulation, while '我想赞美我的老师' (Wǒ xiǎng zànměi wǒ de lǎoshī) indicates genuine appreciation.
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How to say to get the desired outcome in Chinese
“to get the desired outcome” in Chinese is讨好
讨好 (tǎohǎo) means to flatter or ingratiate oneself with someone in order to gain their favor. This word is often used in contexts where someone is trying to please others, particularly in a social or professional setting, to achieve a desired outcome or reward.
When to use 讨好
Be cautious of using 讨好 in overly formal contexts, as it can come off as insincere. It often collocates with terms like '上司' (shàngsī, boss) or '朋友' (péngyǒu, friend), and remember that it carries a nuance of manipulation or superficiality.
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奉承 (fèngchéng) - use 讨好 (tǎohǎo) when focusing on the act of trying to gain favor, while 奉承 (fèngchéng) emphasizes the insincerity or excessive nature of the flattery.
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Learners often confuse 讨好 with 赞美 (zànměi, to praise). For example, saying '我想讨好我的老师' (Wǒ xiǎng tǎohǎo wǒ de lǎoshī) can imply manipulation, while '我想赞美我的老师' (Wǒ xiǎng zànměi wǒ de lǎoshī) indicates genuine appreciation.
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Not necessarily, but it often implies a level of insincerity or manipulation. It can be viewed negatively if it seems excessive.
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