裙带关系 Nepotism
Explanation
指利用亲属关系谋取私利或获得好处。
To use family relationships to seek personal gain or benefits.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，有个叫李明的官员，他能力平平，却凭借着与皇帝关系密切的姐姐，一路升迁，步步高升，成为朝中显赫的大臣。他的姐姐深知宫廷内幕，常向皇帝进言，为李明铺平道路。李明则利用职权，为姐姐及其家族谋取了无数的财富和地位。许多有才华的官员却因缺乏这样的“裙带关系”而被埋没，最终，李明的所作所为引起了众怒，最终被罢免。但他所造成的恶劣影响却持续了很久，人们都叹息，能力不如关系好用。
During the Tang Dynasty, there was an official named Li Ming, who was mediocre in ability but rose through the ranks thanks to his sister's close relationship with the emperor. His sister, well-versed in courtly affairs, often advised the emperor, paving the way for Li Ming's promotion. Li Ming, in turn, used his power to enrich his sister and family, amassing wealth and power. Many talented officials were neglected due to their lack of this kind of "nepotism". Eventually, Li Ming's actions aroused public anger, leading to his dismissal. However, the negative impact he created lasted for a long time, with people sighing that connections were more valuable than ability.
Usage
多用于批评和谴责利用亲属关系谋取私利的行为。
Often used to criticize and condemn the act of using family relationships for personal gain.
Examples
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公司里有些人的升迁，完全是靠裙带关系。
gōngsī lǐ yǒuxiē rén de shēngqiān wánquán shì kào qúndài guānxi；tā kào qúndài guānxi móude le yī fèn hǎo gōngzuò
Some people's promotions in the company are entirely due to nepotism.
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他靠裙带关系谋得了一份好工作。
He got a good job through nepotism.