應聲蟲

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Chinese

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to respond; to answer; to utter a sound in response animal; insect
trad. (應聲蟲) 應聲
simp. (应声虫) 应声
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Etymology

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Originally referring to a kind of mythological parasite which repeats what the host says and can only be cured with native bread.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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應聲蟲

  1. (figurative, derogatory) yes man; one who always parrots other people's ideas; opinionless person

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