Definition
公事公办 is a four-character idiom meaning 'public matters should be handled publicly'. It describes the principle of handling official duties strictly according to rules, without letting personal relationships or feelings influence decisions. You can use it as a set phrase to emphasize impartiality and professionalism in work or government contexts.
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to handle official business impartiallyto put public duty before personal considerations
Examples
- ，公事公办，。Zài gōngzuò zhōng, wǒmen yīnggāi gōng shì gōng bàn, bù néng yǒu sīxīn.At work, we should handle matters impartially and not have selfish motives.
- 公事公办，。Tā zuòshì yíxiàng gōng shì gōng bàn, cóng bù piāntǎn rènhé rén.He always handles things impartially and never favors anyone.
- ，公事公办，。Zuòwéi lǐngdǎo, bìxū gōng shì gōng bàn, wéihù gōngpíng.As a leader, one must handle matters impartially and uphold fairness.
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