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摩顶放踵

módǐngfàngzhǒng

Traditional: 摩頂放踵

to rub one's head and heels (idiom); to slave for the benefit of others / to wear oneself out for the general good

Character Breakdown

摩
mó
to scour, to rub, to grind; friction
HSK 5
顶
dǐng
top, summit, peak; to carry on the head
HSK 5
放
fàng
to release, to liberate, to free
HSK 3
踵
zhǒng
heel; to follow; to visit, to call on

Additional Information

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