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舍己为公
捨己為公
shějǐwèigōng
1. to give up one's private interests for the public good (idiom); to behave altruistically
2. selfless and public spirited

Character Breakdown

舍
shě
house, dwelling; to reside, to dwell; to abandon, to give up
HSK 5 8 丶
己
jǐ
self, oneself; personal, private; 6th heavenly stem
HSK 3 3 丶
为
wèi
to do, to act; to handle, to govern; to be
HSK 2 4 丶
公
gōng
fair, equitable; public; duke
HSK 2 4 丶

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