Definition
公私 is a compound noun that refers to the public and private spheres, interests, or sectors. It is commonly used in business, government, and ethics to distinguish between work and personal matters, often in set phrases like 公私分明 (draw a clear line between public and private) and 公私兼顾 (balance public and private interests).
n.
public and private (spheres, interests, sectors)
Examples
- ，公私。Zài qǐyè guǎnlǐ zhōng, gōng sī fēnmíng hěn zhòngyào.In business management, it's important to draw a clear line between public and private.
- 公私。Zhège xiàngmù bìxū zuò dào gōng sī jiāngù.This project must take both public and private interests into account.
- 公私。Tā bù gāi bǎ gōng sī hùn wéi yī tán.He shouldn't confuse public and private matters.
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