摩頂放踵

mo1 deng2 fong3 zung2

to rub one's head and heels (idiom); to slave for the benefit of others · to wear oneself out for the general good

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to rub one's head and heels (idiom); to slave for the benefit of others
  2. to wear oneself out for the general good

Written Forms

摩頂放踵Traditional · Main Form
摩顶放踵Alternate Form

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