攀附 pān fù

DEFINITIONS

  1. to climb (of climbing plants)
  2. to creep
  3. to cling on to
  4. fig. to seek connection (with the rich and powerful)
  5. social climbing

CHARACTERS

攀 pān
HSK 6
climb; pull; hang on to
附 fù
HSK 3
adhere to, append; rely on near to