wat1 zau6屈就
Jyutpingwat1 zau6
Yalewāt jauh
Definition
To condescend or lower one's status by accepting a lower or disadvantageous position.
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How it's used
Used primarily as a polite or empathetic way to acknowledge that someone is accepting a situation beneath their usual status or expectations. It carries a sense of respect for the person being addressed, often implying that they deserve better. It is frequently used when inviting someone to a humble place or offering a position that does not match their qualifications.
Examples
The salary for this job is so low, it really lowers your status.
We are so happy that you are willing to lower your standards to stay here.
Related words
Common phrases
to lower one's status slightly for a short time
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 委屈, which describes the feeling of being wronged or treated unfairly. While 屈就 involves a sacrifice of status, it is usually a voluntary or polite concession, whereas 委屈 focuses on the emotional pain of being mistreated.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
