克己 (剋己)
kè jǐ
Pinyin
Definition
克己 (剋己)
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- self-restraint
- discipline
- selflessness
Character Decomposition
Related Words (20)
- 1 oneself
- 2 one's own
- 1 oneself
- 1 a matter of no concern to oneself (idiom)
- 1 to appropriate to oneself (what rightfully belongs to others)
- 1 restrain yourself and return to the rites (idiom, from Analects); to subdue self and observe proprieties
- 2 (any number of possible translations)
Idioms (20)
事不关己
- 1 a matter of no concern to oneself (idiom)
事不关己,高高挂起
- 1 to feel unconcerned and let matters rest (idiom)
人在江湖,身不由己
- 1 you can't always do as you like
- 2 one has to compromise in this world (idiom)
克己复礼
- 1 restrain yourself and return to the rites (idiom, from Analects); to subdue self and observe proprieties
- 2 (any number of possible translations)
克己奉公
- 1 self-restraint and devotion to public duties (idiom); selfless dedication
- 2 to serve the public interest wholeheartedly