"compromise" Chinese-English Dictionary

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Chinese Pinyin Translation
妥协 妥協 tuǒ xié v. to compromise / to reach terms / a compromise syn
调和 調和 tiáo hé adj., v. harmonious / to mediate / to reconcile / mediation / to compromise / to mix / to blend / blended / to season / seasoning / to placate syn
折衷 zhé zhōng to compromise / to take the middle road / a trade-off / eclectic / variant of 折中[zhe2 zhong1] syn
折中 zhé zhōng to compromise / to take the middle road / a trade-off / eclectic syn
作出让步 作出讓步 zuò chū ràng bù to make a concession / to compromise
Chinese Pinyin Translation
商定 shāng dìng to agree / to decide after consultation / to come to a compromise syn
鱼头 魚頭 yú tóu fish head / fig. upright and unwilling to compromise
委曲求全 wěi qū qiú quán to accept a compromise syn
圆场 圓場 yuán chǎng to mediate / to broker a compromise syn
中间派 中間派 zhōng jiān pài moderate faction / party of compromise / middle ground
人在江湖，身不由己 rén zài jiāng hú , shēn bù yóu jǐ (proverb) you can't always do as you like / one has to compromise in this world
妥协集团 妥協集團 tuǒ xié jí tuán Compromise Group
为五斗米折腰 為五斗米折腰 wèi wǔ dǒu mǐ zhé yāo (allusion to Tao Qian 陶潛|陶潜[Tao2 Qian2], who used this phrase when he resigned from government service rather than show subservience to a visiting inspector) to bow and scrape for five pecks of rice (that being a part of his salary as a local magistrate) / (fig.) to compromise one's principles for the sake of a salary
不古不今 bù gǔ bù jīn (idiom) Describes something abnormal that belongs neither to ancient nor modern standards. It can also refer to a makeshift compromise.
不今不古 bù jīn bù gǔ (idiom) Describes something abnormal that fits neither ancient nor modern standards. It can also refer to a compromise lacking a distinct character.
不留余地 bù liú yú dì (idiom) To leave no room at all. It mainly describes words or actions that leave no possibility of retreat, compromise, or remedy.
不为五斗米折腰 bù wèi wǔ dǒu mǐ zhé yāo (idiom) To refuse to submit or sacrifice one's dignity for material gain, however modest. It describes someone principled and unwilling to compromise their integrity.
狷介之士 juàn jiě zhī shì (idiom) A solitary and proud person who preserves their integrity and refuses to compromise.
斩尽杀绝 zhǎn jìn shā jué (idiom) To kill everyone without leaving survivors. Figuratively, to act ruthlessly and leave no room for compromise. syn
执而不化 執而不化 zhí ér bù huà (idiom) To stubbornly cling to one's own views without knowing how to adapt or compromise.
刖足适屦 yuè zú shì jù (idiom) To cut down one’s foot to fit a shoe that is too small. It describes an unreasonable compromise or a rigid application that ignores actual conditions.
固执不通 固執不通 gù zhí bù tōng (idiom) To stubbornly cling to one’s own opinions and refuse to adapt or compromise.
小枉大直 xiǎo wǎng dà zhí (idiom) In minor matters, one may sometimes accept a degree of compromise / in important matters, one must remain upright and principled.
截趾適履 jié zhǐ shì lǚ (idiom) To force reality to fit a solution / to put the means before the end or make an artificial compromise.
方正之士 fāng zhèng zhī shì (idiom) A learned person of upright and principled conduct, unwilling to fawn or compromise.
洁清不洿 jié qīng bù wū (idiom) To preserve a pure and upright character without being drawn into corruption or moral compromise.
玉想琼思 玉想瓊思 yù xiǎng qióng sī (idiom) Describes thoughts that are steadfast and pure, without compromise.
脂膏莫润 脂膏莫潤 zhī gāo mò rùn (idiom) Describes an official who remains honest and incorruptible, refusing to let money or benefits compromise his conduct. It has the same meaning as “脂膏不润”.
贻误军机 貽誤軍機 yí wù jūn jī (idiom) To compromise military affairs by delaying or mishandling an important operation. It reproaches a serious error in wartime command.
鸷鸟不群 zhì niǎo bù qún (idiom) Upright and strong-willed people do not necessarily conform to worldly conventions. The expression highlights their independence and refusal to compromise.
The four tones The four tones of Mandarin Pitch over time: tone 1 high and level (red), tone 2 rising (orange), tone 3 falling then rising (green), tone 4 falling (blue). tone 1 tone 2 tone 3 tone 4 Time Pitch

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