克己奉公
kè​jǐ​fèng​gōng

to work selflessly for the public

  • created sense approved 克己奉公 · kè​jǐ​fèng​gōng · to work selflessly for the public — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    克己奉公

    kè​jǐ​fèng​gōng

    to work selflessly for the public

    self-restraint and devotion to public duties; to serve the public interest wholeheartedly and put the common good above personal gain

    克己 (literal) → 克己 · kè​jǐ · self-restraint 奉公 (literal) → 奉公 · fèng​gōng · to perform official duties

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