gōng​jǐ

to be respectful of oneself

  • created sense approved 恭己 · gōng​jǐ · to be respectful of oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    恭己

    gōng​jǐ

    to be respectful of oneself

    (literary) to be respectful and disciplined in one's conduct; to maintain a dignified posture

    恭 (literal) → 恭 · gōng · respectful 己 (literal) → 己 · jǐ · self

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  • created sense approved 恭己 · gōng​jǐ · to be a figurehead — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    恭己

    gōng​jǐ

    to be a figurehead

    (literary) to hold a title without actual power, often describing an emperor during a period when ministers or powerful clans control the state

    恭 (literal) → 恭 · gōng · respectful 己 (literal) → 己 · jǐ · self

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