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迁就 (qiān jiù) vs 妥协 (tuǒxié) — use 迁就 when emphasizing yielding to someone's needs, while 妥协 focuses more on mutual compromise.
Be mindful that 迁就 can carry a negative connotation if overused, as it may suggest one is being too submissive. It is often used in informal contexts, especially in personal relationships.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 迁就 connects with other expressions of compromise and adaptation. Students should focus on its nuances in social situations and practice using it in dialogues about relationships.
Learners often confuse 迁就 with 妥协 (tuǒxié) and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我愿意妥协他的需求' instead of '我愿意迁就他的需求' can change the intended meaning.
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How to say to yield in Chinese
“to yield” in Chinese is迁就
迁就 (qiān jiù) means to yield or accommodate to someone's needs or desires, often implying a sense of compromise. It is commonly used in contexts where one person makes concessions for the sake of maintaining harmony in a relationship or situation.
When to use 迁就
Be mindful that 迁就 can carry a negative connotation if overused, as it may suggest one is being too submissive. It is often used in informal contexts, especially in personal relationships.
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迁就 (qiān jiù) vs 妥协 (tuǒxié) — use 迁就 when emphasizing yielding to someone's needs, while 妥协 focuses more on mutual compromise.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 迁就 with 妥协 (tuǒxié) and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我愿意妥协他的需求' instead of '我愿意迁就他的需求' can change the intended meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 迁就
迁就 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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显然，这姐妹俩早就无法再互相____，索性厮打起来。
The two sisters apparently bashed each other up when their long overdue reconciliation turned sour.
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Yes, but be cautious as it may imply weakness; it's better to use it in personal relationships.
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