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克己
剋己
kèjǐ
1. self-restraint
2. discipline
3. selflessness
Uncommon • Top 88%

Character Breakdown

克
kè
to subdue, to restrain, to overcome; used in transliterations
HSK 4 7 丶
己
jǐ
self, oneself; personal, private; 6th heavenly stem
HSK 3 3 丶

Compound Words (3)

克己复礼
kèjǐfùlǐ
restrain yourself and return to the rites (idiom, from Analects); to subdue self and observe proprieties
克己奉公
kèjǐfènggōng
self-restraint and devotion to public duties (idiom); selfless dedication
奉公克己
fènggōngkèjǐ
self-restraint and devotion to public duties (idiom); selfless dedication

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