qiú​quán

to demand perfection

  • created sense approved 求全 · qiú​quán · to demand perfection — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    求全

    qiú​quán

    to demand perfection

    To strive for perfection or demand that everything be flawless and complete; often used in the phrase [[求全责备|求全責備|qiu2 quan2 ze2 bei4]]

    求, 全

    求 (literal) → 求 · qiú · to demand 全 (literal) → 全 · quán · complete

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  • created sense approved 求全 · qiú​quán · to compromise — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    求全

    qiú​quán

    to compromise

    To make concessions for the sake of the overall situation or to keep things intact; often used in the idiom [[委曲求全|委曲求全|wei3 qu1 qiu2 quan2]]

    求, 全

    求 (literal) → 求 · qiú · to seek 全 (literal) → 全 · quán · to preserve

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  • created sense approved 求全 · qiú​quán · to preserve one's life — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    求全

    qiú​quán

    to preserve one's life

    To seek to save or protect one's own life, often in the context of avoiding danger or staying in favor

    求, 全

    求 (literal) → 求 · qiú · to seek 全 (literal) → 全 · quán · to preserve

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