應聲蟲
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Chinese[edit]
to respond; to answer; to utter a sound in response | animal; insect | ||
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trad. (應聲蟲) | 應聲 | 蟲 | |
simp. (应声虫) | 应声 | 虫 |
Etymology[edit]
Originally referring to a kind of mythological parasite which repeats what the host says and can only be cured with native bread.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
應聲蟲
- (figurative, derogatory) yes man; one who always parrots other people's ideas; opinionless person