矯枉過直

see 矯枉過正|矫枉过正[jiao3 wang3 guo4 zheng4]

surname Jiao

argumentative / contentious

to correct / to rectify / to redress / strong / brave / to pretend / to feign / affectation

to twist / crooked / unjust / in vain

surname Guo

to cross / to go over / to pass (time) / to celebrate (a holiday) / to live / to get along / excessively / too-

(experienced action marker)

surname Zhi / Zhi (c. 2000 BC), fifth of the legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God

straight / to straighten / fair and reasonable / frank / straightforward / (indicates continuing motion or action) / vertical / vertical downward stroke in Chinese characters