We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「潔己奉公」, with its explanation below.
The idiom 「潔己奉公」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.
Maintain personal integrity and devote yourself to public service.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jié jǐ fèng gōng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
git3 gei2 fung6 gung1
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.

