Definitions

1. 1. to be particularly attentive to (an attractive young lady or man etc)
2. 2. to fawn upon (an influential politician etc)
3. 3. to court sb's favor
4. 4. to ingratiate oneself

Components

• 献 xiàn – to offer
• 殷勤 yīn qín – politely

Related Words

• 无事献殷勤，非奸即盗 wú shì xiàn yīn qín , fēi jiān jí dào – one who is unaccountably solicitous is hiding evil intentions (idiom)