克己 kè jǐ — self-restraint; self-discipline

克己
kè jǐ

Characters: 克 · 己

Definitions

  1. self-restraint; self-discipline

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. self-restraint
  2. discipline
  3. selflessness

ExtDict

  1. 克制自己的私心
  2. 对自己要求严格～奉公
  3. 商店自称货价便宜，不多赚钱
  4. 节俭
  5. 俭省自奉～。

Examples

  • 修身之道，在于克己复礼。

    The way of self-cultivation lies in self-restraint and returning to ritual.

  • 他为人克己奉公，深受同事敬重。

    He was self-disciplined and devoted to duty, deeply respected by colleagues.