band together (/gang up) for (/to seek) selfish purposes; set up a cabal and work for one’s interests; form a clique to pursue selfish interests; form a self-seeking faction ❍ 他～，大搞阴谋诡计。He formed a clique for his own selfish purpose and engaged in conspiracy and intrigues.
结党营私jie dang ying si
form a clique to pursue selfish interests
结党营私
form a clique to pursue selfish interests
结党营私jié dǎnɡ yínɡ sī
组成小集团，为谋私利而干坏事。form a clique to pursue selfish interests, band together for selfish purposes, form a self-seeking faction, form a party for selfish interests