restrain oneself and devote to public service
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to be strictly self-disciplined and devoted to public duty
formalA commendatory idiom describing a person of high moral integrity who puts the public interest above personal desires. Often used to praise government officials, leaders, or people in positions of responsibility.
Zhè这
wèi位
guān官
yuán员
yī一
shēng生
kè克
jǐ己
fèng奉
gōng公
，
shēn深
shòu受
bǎi百
xìng姓
ài爱
dài戴
。
This official was strictly self-disciplined and devoted to public service his whole life, deeply loved by the people.
Tā他
kè克
jǐ己
fèng奉
gōng公
de的
jīng精
shén神
shì是
quán全
tǐ体
yuán员
gōng工
de的
bǎng榜
yàng样
。
His spirit of self-restraint and devotion to public duty is a model for all employees.
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Lǐng领
dǎo导
zhě者
yīng应
dāng当
yǐ以
shēn身
zuò作
zé则
，
kè克
jǐ己
fèng奉
gōng公
。
Leaders should lead by example, restraining themselves and devoting themselves to the public good.