created sense approved 为五斗米折腰/為五斗米折腰 · wèiwǔdǒumǐzhéyāo · bow for pay
为五斗米折腰 / 為五斗米折腰
wèiwǔdǒumǐzhéyāo
bow for pay
to humble oneself or act subserviently for a meager salary, in allusion to Tao Qian's refusal to serve for "five pecks of rice"
陶渊明不愿为五斗米折腰，辞官归隐田园。
created sense approved 为五斗米折腰/為五斗米折腰 · wèiwǔdǒumǐzhéyāo · compromise principles
为五斗米折腰 / 為五斗米折腰
wèiwǔdǒumǐzhéyāo
compromise principles
to sacrifice one's personal integrity or values for the sake of material gain or financial security
许多人为了生存，不得不为五斗米折腰，放弃了最初的理想。