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兼善天下

jiān shàn tiān xiàdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
(idiom) to work for the common good beyond one's own interests
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

兼善天下 兼善天下 [jian1 shan4 tian1 xia4] /(idiom) to work for the common good beyond one's own interests/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 兼
    jiān

    double / twice / simultaneous / holding two or more (official) posts at the same time

  • 善
    shàn

    good (virtuous) / benevolent / well-disposed / good at sth / to improve or perfect

  • 天
    tiān

    day / sky / heaven

  • 下
    xià

    down / downwards / below / lower / later / next (week etc) / second (of two parts) / to decline / to go down / to arrive at (a decision, conclusion etc) / measure word to show the frequency of an action

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