克己奉公

kè jǐ fèng gōng

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Definitions

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

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Child Words of 克己奉公

• 克 克 kè: to be able to
• 公 公 gōng: public
• 克己 克己 kè jǐ: self-restraint
• 奉 奉 fèng: to offer (tribute)
• 奉公 奉公 fèng gōng: to pursue public affairs
• 己 己 jǐ: self