Definition
屈就 is a very formal, humble expression used when inviting someone to accept a position — it implies the speaker considers the position below the person's status but respectfully asks them to 'condescend' or 'deign' to take it. You typically see it in job offers, appointment letters, or formal recommendations. It is not used in casual conversation.
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(formal, polite) to deign to accept a positionto condescend to take a post
Examples
- 屈就。Wǒmen chéngyāo nín qū jiù běn gōngsī zǒngjīnglǐ yì zhí.We sincerely invite you to deign to accept the position of general manager of our company.
- 屈就，。Rú méng qū jiù, bùshèng gǎnjī.If you would deign to accept the post, we would be extremely grateful.
- ，屈就，。Xiānsheng cáixué yuānbó, ruò néng qū jiù, shí nǎi bì xiào zhī xìng.Sir, with your profound learning, if you would condescend to take this post, it would truly be the fortune of our humble school.
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