Make a straight change

Make a straight change

The Chinese idiom, Pinyin, is n á ozh í w é IQ ū, which means to bend the straight into a curved one. It means to turn the straight into a strong and upright one. It comes from Han Ji · chengdi Ji er by Xun Yue of Han Dynasty.

Idiom usage

As a predicate or attribute, it is used in figurative sentences to make people round and bend.

The origin of Idioms

Han XunYue's "Han Ji · chengdi Ji 2" says, "bending straight is crooked, and the square is round; the purity of filthy silk makes straight heart bright."

Idiom explanation

Bend the straight into a curve. It is a metaphor to make a man strong and upright.