Tā bú yuànyì pāngāozhī, nìngyuàn jià gěi lǎo tóngxué.
She didn't want to marry up; she preferred to marry an old classmate.
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usage
Pejorative. The image is a vine reaching for a higher branch. Common pairing: 攀高枝儿 with the erhua suffix in northern speech. Often refers specifically to marrying into a wealthier family.
