奉公

fènggōng
verb

Meanings

  1. 1 to serve the public
  2. 2 to devote oneself to public duty

Examples

HSK 7-9
Tā yìxīn fènggōng, cóngbù wèi zìjǐ móu sīlì.
He is wholly devoted to public duty and never seeks private gain.
HSK 7-9
Zuòwéi gōngwùyuán, jiù yīnggāi fènggōng jìnzhí, bù néng yǐquán-móusī.
A civil servant should serve the public and do his duty, never abusing power for personal gain.

Tips

usage
Mostly in four-character phrases of official praise: 廉洁奉公 (honest and devoted to public duty), 克己奉公 (putting the public before oneself), 奉公守法 (law-abiding). 奉 is 'to carry out respectfully' and 公 'public affairs'.

Stroke Order

奉 fèng
公 gōng