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克己

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kè jǐ

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Definitions

  1. 1. self-restraint
  2. 2. discipline
  3. 3. selflessness

Words Containing 克己

克己奉公
kè jǐ fèng gōng

self-restraint and devotion to public duties (idiom); selfless dedication

克己复礼
kè jǐ fù lǐ

restrain yourself and return to the rites (idiom, from Analects); to subdue self and observe proprieties

奉公克己
fèng gōng kè jǐ

self-restraint and devotion to public duties (idiom); selfless dedication

Child Words of 克己

克
kè

to be able to

己
jǐ

self

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