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  • 1

    v.fmlbow; bend one's back; bow in obeisance; cringe

    • tā bù wèi wǔ dǒu mǐ zhé yāo

      五斗米折腰

      He wouldn't bow and scrape for five pecks of rice.

  • 2

    v.respect; venerate; admire

    • yǐn wú shù yīng xióng jìng zhé yāo

      无数英雄折腰

      Makes countless heroes feel very admired.