bù​wèi​wǔ​dǒu​mǐ​zhé​yāo

to not bow down for a pittance

Senses

不为五斗米折腰/ 不為五斗米折腰 bù​wèi​wǔ​dǒu​mǐ​zhé​yāo (also bú​wèi​wǔ​dǒu​mǐ​zhé​yāo) to not bow down for a pittance

Refusing to compromise one's integrity or dignity for a meager salary or minor material gain; used to describe a person of high character who is indifferent to fame and wealth.

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