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克己奉公
剋己奉公
kèjǐfènggōng
1. self-restraint and devotion to public duties (idiom); selfless dedication
2. to serve the public interest wholeheartedly

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
奉
fèng
to offer, to respect, to server; to receive
HSK 6 8 丶
公
gōng
fair, equitable; public; duke
HSK 2 4 丶

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