含垢忍辱 endure humiliation and insult
Explanation
形容忍受耻辱，为了更大的目标而隐忍。
Describes enduring humiliation for a greater goal.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，一位名叫李白的年轻秀才怀揣满腹才华，只身前往长安参加科举考试。然而，途中遭遇了强盗，不仅财物被洗劫一空，还受到了非人的待遇。李白身受重伤，衣衫褴褛，但他并没有因此灰心丧气。他忍辱负重，默默地疗养伤势，继续向着长安进发。经历了无数艰难险阻，李白终于到达了长安，并最终通过了科举考试，实现了他的人生理想。从此以后，他更加发愤图强，写下了许多流芳百世的诗篇，成为了中国历史上的一代诗仙。
During the Tang Dynasty, a young scholar named Li Bai, full of talent, journeyed alone to Chang'an to take the imperial examination. However, along the way, he encountered bandits who not only robbed him of his belongings but also subjected him to inhumane treatment. Li Bai was severely injured and in rags, but he did not lose heart. He endured humiliation and silently nursed his wounds, continuing his journey to Chang'an. After countless hardships, Li Bai finally reached Chang'an and eventually passed the imperial examination, realizing his life's ambition. From then on, he worked even harder, writing many immortal poems and becoming one of the greatest poets in Chinese history.
Usage
用于形容为了某种目的而隐忍、克制。
Used to describe being patient and restrained for a certain purpose.
Examples
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为了国家利益，他含垢忍辱，默默奉献。
wei le guojia liyi, ta hangou renru, momu fengxian. mian dui qiangdi de qiya, ta hangou renru, dengdai shiji fanji
For the national interest, he endured humiliation and silently dedicated himself.
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面对强敌的欺压，他含垢忍辱，等待时机反击。
In the face of oppression from the enemy, he endured humiliation and waited for the opportunity to strike back