为五斗米折腰 — “To stoop for a mere pittance”
为五斗米折腰 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to stoop for a mere pittance”. To humble oneself for a meager salary or small gain, implying a lack of integrity. Literally, “Bend the waist for five measures of rice”.
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What does 为五斗米折腰 mean?
为五斗米折腰 (wèi wǔ dǒu mǐ zhé yāo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to stoop for a mere pittance”.
How do you pronounce 为五斗米折腰?
为五斗米折腰 is pronounced wèi wǔ dǒu mǐ zhé yāo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 为五斗米折腰 literally mean?
Literally, 为五斗米折腰 means “Bend the waist for five measures of rice”. It is used to mean “to stoop for a mere pittance”.
What is the Chinese definition of 为五斗米折腰?
五斗米：晋代县令的俸禄，后指微薄的俸禄；折腰：弯腰行礼，指屈身于人。为了微薄的俸禄而弯腰行礼。比喻没有骨气。