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委屈

wai2 wat1

wei3 qu1

to feel wronged or misunderstood;
(with an object) to inconvenience someone or treat someone wrongly

Level: 3

委屈

委 wai2 wai1 wei4/3 {wei1} - deputise; put in charge of
屈 wat1 qu1 - bend; subdue; injustice

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我係非常贊同辛苦搵嚟自在食嘅講法,何必委屈自己粵 edit
I agree with the saying that one should work hard and play hard. Why treat yourself so badly?

This word was added by wai ming on 13th Feb 2006 and last edited on 30th Nov 2006

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