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克己复礼
kè​jǐ​fù​lǐ

to restrain oneself and return to the rites

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 克己 kè​jǐ
    self-restraint
    To exercise self-control; to practice selflessness or discipline by overcoming one's own selfish desires.
  2. 复 復 fù verb
    to restore
    to recover or restore to an original state; to resume a position
  3. 礼 禮 lǐ
    propriety
    (historical/literary) the code of conduct, ethics, and social norms of traditional Chinese society