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Here is the Chinese idiom 「先公後私」, along with its meaning and how it is used.

Put business first, then consider personal matters.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xiān gōng hòu sī

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sin1 gung1 hau6 si1

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.