摩顶放踵 mó dǐng fàng zhǒng

DEFINITIONS

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

CHARACTERS

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