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安利 ān lì

To enthusiastically recommend something — verb or noun, from Amway's famous direct-selling pitches.

Literal translation
Amway (the brand)
When to use it

Friendly recommendation between friends: "Let me 安利 you a drama."

Origin

Amway salespeople' hard-sell became a meme; now means "trust me, try this."

Examples
  • 我要给你安利一家超好吃的火锅店。
    I have to recommend an amazing hotpot place to you.
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种草 (plant grass — similar)推荐 (recommend — neutral)
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