(literary) to lower oneself from a high status to treat people of lower rank with humility; to condescend

(idiom) to humble oneself or lower one's status to show deference to people of lower rank; to deign; to step down from one's high position

winding; circuitous; twisting and turning

to bend the body; to crouch or bow down; to stoop

winding and twisting; meandering

(variant form) roundabout; to outflank or take a circular route

(literary) in a relaxed, leisurely, or unhurried manner

to proceed along a winding or twisting path

winding and twisting; describes a path or road that is tortuous or full of turns

sad and melancholy; to have deep feelings of resentment or grief pent up inside

to wear the gold seal and jade decorations of a high-ranking government official

to wear the seal and ribbons of a high-ranking official; refers to the dress and ornaments of high-ranking government officers in ancient China

(literary) to twist and turn; to encircle; to spiral

winding, twisting, or meandering (of roads or paths)