created sense approved 屈滞/屈滯 · qūzhì · to be held back — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
屈滞 / 屈滯
qūzhì
to be held back
(literary) to be in a low position despite having talent; to suffer misfortune and be unable to advance
屈 (literal) → 屈 · qū · wronged 滞 (literal) → 滞/滯 · zhì · to detain
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created sense approved 屈滞/屈滯 · qūzhì · to be at a loss for words — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
屈滞 / 屈滯
qūzhì
to be at a loss for words
(of an argument or debate) to be stumped or silenced by a superior response
屈 (literal) → 屈 · qū · unjustified 滞 (literal) → 滞/滯 · zhì · stagnant
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created sense approved 屈滞/屈滯 · qūzhì · to condescend — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
屈滞 / 屈滯
qūzhì
to condescend
(of a person of high status) to lower oneself to visit or engage with someone of lower rank; condescension
屈 (literal) → 屈 · qū · to condescend 滞 (literal) → 滞/滯 · zhì · to detain
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