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攀比

English translation: keep up with the Joneses

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Chinese term or phrase:	攀比
English translation:	keep up with the Joneses
Entered by:	Alvin Liu

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23:21 May 22, 2009

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Chinese term or phrase: 攀比

what is the difference inbetween 攀比 and emulate?

Yi Cao

keep up with the Joneses

Explanation:
攀比 is a derogatory term, while emulate tends to be a commendatory term.

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Alvin Liu
Local time: 12:51

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keep up with the Joneses

Alvin Liu

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peer agreement (net): +2

keep up with the Joneses

Explanation:
攀比 is a derogatory term, while emulate tends to be a commendatory term.

Alvin Liu
Local time: 12:51
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Chinese
PRO pts in category: 8

Notes to answerer

Asker: I know that. But the problem is that I can not find proper English rendering for that term.

Asker: Thanks!!

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May 31, 2009 - Changes made by Alvin Liu:
Created KOG entry	KudoZ term => KOG term

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