zhé​jié

to humble oneself to serve

Senses

折节/ 折節 zhé​jié to humble oneself to serve

To lower oneself or act obsequiously to serve another, especially a more powerful person or state

折节/ 折節 zhé​jié to change one's ways

To change one's previous habits or behavior, often used to describe a person who abandons a dissolute life to pursue serious study or personal improvement

折节/ 折節 zhé​jié to treat with courtesy

To condescend or humble oneself to treat talented or worthy people with respect or to seek their friendship

折节/ 折節 zhé​jié to admire

To hold in high esteem or feel great admiration for someone or something

References

see 折节/折節 变节/變節
same_as 变节/變節 折节/折節