摩顶放踵 in English mo2 ding3 fang4 zhong3 Meaning

Meanings

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

Simplified Characters

摩 顶 放 踵

Traditional Characters

摩 頂 放 踵

Pinyin

mo2 ding3 fang4 zhong3

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

摩mo2to rub 顶ding3apex 放fang4to put 踵zhong3to arrive