sacrifice personal interests for public good
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
to sacrifice one's own interests for the public good
formalA commendatory term used to describe selfless behavior where personal gain is sacrificed for collective benefit. Often used in formal contexts to praise dedication to public service.
Tā他
yí一
guàn贯
shě舍
jǐ己
wéi为
gōng公
，
shēn深
shòu受
dà大
jiā家
ài爱
dài戴
。
He consistently sacrifices personal interests for the public good and is deeply loved by everyone.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
xué学
xí习
tā他
shě舍
jǐ己
wéi为
gōng公
de的
jīng精
shén神
。
We should learn from his spirit of self-sacrifice for the public good.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
shě舍
jǐ己
wéi为
gōng公
de的
xíng行
wéi为
zhí值
de得
biǎo表
yáng扬
。
This kind of selfless behavior for the public good deserves praise.
Zuò作
wéi为
yī一
míng名
dǎng党
yuán员
，
tā他
shǐ始
zhōng终
jiān坚
chí持
shě舍
jǐ己
wéi为
gōng公
de的
yuán原
zé则
。
As a Party member, he consistently adheres to the principle of sacrificing personal interests for the public good.