To willingly concede defeat; to humbly acknowledge one's inferiority; to defer to someone's superior skill or ability.
Era:
Ancient
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Shi Chong, the son of Shi Bao, a high-ranking official during the Western Jin Dynasty, received no inheritance from his parents. He advanced to the position of Governor of Jingzhou through his own achievements. He unscrupulously amassed enormous wealth by exploiting the common people and quickly became the wealthiest person in the Western Jin.
Wang Kai, the maternal uncle of Emperor Wu of Jin, was also a very rich man. However, when compared to Shi Chong, his wealth seemed insignificant, like a small wizard encountering a great one. He himself had to admit he was willing to take an inferior position.