jik6 loi4 seon6 sau6逆來順受逆来顺受
Jyutpingjik6 loi4 seon6 sau6
Yaleyihk lòih seuhn sauh
Definition
To resign oneself to adversity; to accept bad circumstances or unfair treatment with submission.
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How it's used
Carries a strong nuance of passivity or lack of agency, often implying that the person is being too submissive. It is frequently used in critical or frustrated tones to describe someone who refuses to stand up for themselves against unfair treatment.
Examples
Faced with unreasonable demands, he actually chose to just accept them.
How much longer are you going to put up with this before you fight back?
Related words
Common phrases
blindly accepting everything
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a positive trait like patience or resilience, but it is almost always used to criticize a lack of backbone or a defeatist attitude.
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