灭私奉公 — “Extinguish private interests and serve the public”
灭私奉公 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to eliminate selfish thoughts and wholeheartedly devote oneself to the public good; to be selfless and dedicated to public service”. Literally, “Extinguish private interests and serve the public”.
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What does 灭私奉公 mean?
灭私奉公 (miè sī fèng gōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to eliminate selfish thoughts and wholeheartedly devote oneself to the public good; to be selfless and dedicated to public service”.
How do you pronounce 灭私奉公?
灭私奉公 is pronounced miè sī fèng gōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 灭私奉公 literally mean?
Literally, 灭私奉公 means “Extinguish private interests and serve the public”. It is used to mean “to eliminate selfish thoughts and wholeheartedly devote oneself to the public good; to be selfless and dedicated to public service”.
What is the Chinese definition of 灭私奉公?
灭：消灭。消灭私念，一心为公