剋己奉公 kè jǐ fèng gōng

DEFINITIONS

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

CHARACTERS

剋 kè subdue, overcome; cut down
己 jǐ
HSK 3
self, oneself; personal, private; 6th heavenly stem
奉 fèng
HSK 6
offer; receive; serve; respect
公 gōng
HSK 2
fair, equitable; public; duke