bend in order to straighten up—retreat in order to advance; make concessions to gain advantages
❍ 尺蠖之屈,以求伸也。(《周易·系辞下》) The inchworm recoils in order to extend.
以屈求伸yǐ qū qiú shēn
弯曲身子,是为了向前伸展。比喻以退为进。recoil in order to extend, retreat in order to advance