基本解释
拼音:w ǎng x ún zh í chǐ
解释:枉:弯曲;寻:古代长度单位,八尺(一说七尺)为一寻;直:伸。屈一寻而伸直了却只有一尺。比喻在大处让步,却只得到很小的利益或进展。
单字解释:
枉
寻
直
尺
英语解释
Bending: bending; Search: an ancient unit of length, eight feet (one said seven feet) is one search; Straight: straight. Bend and straighten, but only one foot. It is a metaphor for making concessions in a big way, but only getting small benefits or progress.