zhé​jié

to humble oneself to serve

  • created reference approved 折节/折節 → 变节/變節 (see) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    折节 / 折節 zhé​jié

    变节 / 變節 biàn​jié

    see

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  • created sense approved 折节/折節 · zhé​jié · to humble oneself to serve — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    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 (literal) → 折 · zhé · to turn 节 (literal) → 节/節 · jié · integrity

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  • created sense approved 折节/折節 · zhé​jié · to change one's ways — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    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 (literal) → 折 · zhé · to turn 节 (literal) → 节/節 · jié · integrity

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  • created sense approved 折节/折節 · zhé​jié · to treat with courtesy — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    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 (literal) → 折 · zhé · to turn 节 (literal) → 节/節 · jié · integrity

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  • created sense approved 折节/折節 · zhé​jié · to admire — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    折节 / 折節

    zhé​jié

    to admire

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

    折, 节

    折 (literal) → 折 · zhé · to convince 节 (literal) → 节/節 · jié · integrity

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