Word: 克己 (kèjǐ) 克己 dictionary entry kèjǐ self-restraint; discipline; selflessness Full dictionary entry for 克己 Example sentences using 克己 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 儒家为什么重视克己？ Rújiā wèishénme zhòngshì kèjǐ? Why does Confucianism place such importance on self-restraint? 克己并不等于压抑自己。 Kèjǐ bìng bù děngyú yāyì zìjǐ. Self-restraint doesn't mean suppressing yourself.