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刓方为圆
刓方为圆
刓方为圆

wán刓fāng方wéi为yuán圆

To compromise one's principles or integrity to conform to popular trends, societal expectations, or external pressure; to abandon one's steadfastness and adapt to circumstances, often implying a loss of upright character.

他在新的环境中为了融入大家,不得不刓方为圆,调整自己的言行。
To blend in with everyone in the new environment, he had to pare square to round, adjusting his words and actions.

Era:

Ancient

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Synonym:

削方为圆、削觚为圆

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