犬马之劳 quǎn mǎ zhī láo — service like that of a dog or horse; humble devotion

犬马之劳
quǎn mǎ zhī láo

Characters: 犬 · 马 · 之 · 劳

Definitions

  1. service like that of a dog or horse; humble devotion

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. lit. the service of a dog or a horse (idiom)
  2. fig. faithful service

ExtDict

  1. 愿象犬马那样为君主奔走效力。表示心甘情愿受人驱使，为人效劳。

Examples

  • 愿效犬马之劳，以报知遇之恩。

    I would serve like a dog or horse to repay your kindness.

  • 他为主上尽犬马之劳，不辞劳苦。

    He served his lord devotedly, sparing no toil.