屈就
qū​jiù

to accept a lower position

  • created sense approved 屈就 · qū​jiù · to accommodate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    屈就

    qū​jiù

    to accommodate

    To compromise or yield one's own wishes to suit others or a situation

    屈 (literal) → 屈 · qū · to yield 就 (literal) → 就 · jiù · to accommodate

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  • created sense approved 屈就 · qū​jiù · to accept a lower position — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    屈就

    qū​jiù

    to accept a lower position

    To lower one's status or expectations to take on a job or post below one's level of experience or social standing.

    屈 (literal) → 屈 · qū · to condescend 就 (literal) → 就 · jiù · to approach

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  • created sense approved 屈就 · qū​jiù · please deign to accept — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    屈就

    qū​jiù

    please deign to accept

    (polite) A formal way to request that someone accept a post or position.

    屈 (literal) → 屈 · qū · to condescend 就 (literal) → 就 · jiù · to approach

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