Definition
This is a four-character idiom (成语) from a famous line by Zhuge Liang: '鞠躬尽瘁，死而后已' (bend body and exhaust effort, stop only upon death). It means to spare no effort, to devote oneself completely to a duty or cause — often used in formal or respectful contexts about dedication to work, service, or a mission. You can use it as a predicate or attribute, typically with a sense of solemn commitment.
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to spare no effort in one's dutyto dedicate oneself wholeheartedly
Examples
- 鞠躬尽瘁，。Tā yìshēng jū gōng jìn cuì, wèi jiàoyù shìyè zuò chū le jùdà gòngxiàn.He devoted his entire life to education and made great contributions.
- 鞠躬尽瘁，。Zhè wèi yīshēng jū gōng jìn cuì, rìyè zhàogù bìngrén.This doctor spares no effort, caring for patients day and night.
- ，鞠躬尽瘁，。Zuòwéi gōngwùyuán, tā jū gōng jìn cuì, shēn shòu rénmín àidài.As a public servant, he dedicated himself wholeheartedly and was deeply loved by the people.
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