不為五斗米折腰

bat1 wai6 ng5 dau2 mai5 zit3 jiu1

would not compromise for living or survival

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. would not compromise for living or survival

Written Forms

不為五斗米折腰Traditional · Main Form
不为五斗米折腰Alternate Form

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