小恩小惠

xiǎo'ēn-xiǎohuì

idiom

Meanings

1 petty favors (given to win someone over)
2 small kindnesses used as bait

Characters

favor; kindness

Examples

HSK 7-9

他用小恩小惠收买人心。

Tā yòng xiǎo'ēn-xiǎohuì shōumǎi rénxīn.

He buys people off with petty favors.

HSK 7-9

不要被小恩小惠迷惑。

Búyào bèi xiǎo'ēn-xiǎohuì míhuò.

Don't be taken in by petty kindnesses.

Tips

usage

Always pejorative. Implies the giver has an ulterior motive, usually to buy loyalty or compliance.

Stroke Order

小 xiǎo

恩 ēn

惠 huì