Nà míng guānyuán bèi zhǐkòng āncā qīnxìn, zhōngbǎo sīnáng.
The official was accused of installing cronies and lining his own pockets.
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亲信 often carries a pejorative connotation, implying nepotism or favoritism — placing trusted associates in positions of power regardless of merit. In neutral contexts it simply means a close, trusted aide.
