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Change log entry 29544
Processed by: richwarm (2010-07-08 02:44:22 UTC)
Comment: << review queue entry 29213 - submitted by 'vermillon' >>
explanation foundon most dics :
委曲:曲意迁就。勉强迁就,以求保全。也指为了顾全大局而让步。

Editor: I think Yves' suggestion elegantly covers the various interpretations, such as the one proposed, as well as "make concessions to achieve one's aim" et al.
Diff:
# 委曲求全 委曲求全 [wei3 qu1 qiu2 quan2] /make concessions to benefit general interest/
+ 委曲求全 委曲求全 [wei3 qu1 qiu2 quan2] /to accept a compromise/
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