English–Chinese
“give in to” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqiān jiù
Example
父母不应总是迁就孩子的任性。fù mǔ bù yīng zǒng shì qiān jiù hái zi de rèn xìng
Parents should not always give in to their children's selfishness.
How to say “give in to” in Chinese
“Give in to” in Chinese is 迁就 (qiān jiù).
Moving partway toward another person's needs by changing one's own habits or plans.
Example sentences with 迁就
在工作中，她偶尔会迁就同事的不合理要求。zài gōng zuò zhōng tā óu ěr huì qiān jiù tóng shì de bù hé lǐ yāo qiú
At work, she sometimes gives in to her colleagues' unreasonable demands.
Tips for using 迁就
- This word suits everyday choices such as changing a schedule or relaxing a preference, but it does not by itself mean that every demand is accepted.