蚤朝晏退

zǎocháoyàntuì

to go to court early and retire late; to be diligent in governmental affairs

Wiktionary

Entry Composition

1 蚤 zǎo flea
=2 朝 Cháo abbr. for 朝鲜 Cháoxiǎn Korea
=2 朝 cháo
  1. imperial or royal court
  2. government
  3. dynasty
  4. reign of a sovereign or emperor
  5. court or assembly held by a sovereign or emperor
  6. to make a pilgrimage to
  7. facing
  8. towards
=2 朝 zhāo morning
=3 晏 Yàn surname Yan
=3 晏 yàn
  1. late
  2. quiet
4 退 tuì
  1. to retreat; to withdraw
  2. to reject; to return (sth)
  3. to decline