不為五斗米折腰
bù​wèi​wǔ​dǒu​mǐ​zhé​yāo

to not bow down for a pittance

  • created sense approved 不为五斗米折腰/不為五斗米折腰 · bù​wèi​wǔ​dǒu​mǐ​zhé​yāo · to not bow down for a pittance — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    不为五斗米折腰 / 不為五斗米折腰

    bù​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.

    bú​wèi​wǔ​dǒu​mǐ​zhé​yāo

    不 (literal) → 不 · bù · not 为五斗米折腰 (literal) → 为五斗米折腰/為五斗米折腰 · wèi​wǔ​dǒu​mǐ​zhé​yāo · to compromise one's principles for a salary

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