折节
zhé​jié

to humble oneself to serve

折节 折節 zhé//jié
to humble oneself to serve
To lower oneself or act obsequiously to serve another, especially a more powerful person or state
to change one's ways
To change one's previous habits or behavior, often used to describe a person who abandons a dissolute life to pursue serious study or personal improvement
to treat with courtesy
To condescend or humble oneself to treat talented or worthy people with respect or to seek their friendship
to admire
To hold in high esteem or feel great admiration for someone or something

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