委曲

wai2 kuk1

to feel wronged; to feel aggrieved · (in set phrases such as 委曲求全[wei3 qu1 qiu2 quan2]{wai2 kuk1 kau4 cyun4}) to yield; to make concessions · (literary) winding; tortuous; indirect

Meanings

  1. to feel wronged; to feel aggrieved
  2. (in set phrases such as 委曲求全[wei3 qu1 qiu2 quan2]{wai2 kuk1 kau4 cyun4}) to yield; to make concessions
  3. (literary) winding; tortuous; indirect
  4. (literary) detailed; elaborate

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