偷合苟容tōu hé gǒu róngcurry favour with others so that there will be a place for one in society;fall in with others so as to acquire admittance
❍ 当时在位，亦皆～，弃礼义，捐法度，后果海内大扰。(梁启超《王荆公传》十七章)At that time,those at court were all drifting along so as to save themselves. Rites and justice were discarded,and laws relinquished. As was expected,the country was in a tumult later on. 偷合苟容tōu hé ɡǒu rónɡ偷：苟且。苟且迎合，以求容身。fall in with other’s wishes and acquire admittance |