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盡義務

简尽义务 · 繁盡義務

Mandarin · pinyin jìn yì wù

to fulfill one's duty
to work without asking for reward

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尽: jǐn · exhaust, use up; deplete
义: yì · right conduct, righteousness
务: wù · affairs, business; must, should

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4–4–4 · jin4 yi4 wu4

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zeon6 ji6 mou6

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verb

to fulfil duties or obligations
to work without remuneration; to do volunteer work

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