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功利

gōng lìHSK 7

功利 (gōng lì) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 2 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH1
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES2
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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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noun 名

  1. Englishmaterial gain; self-interest

    • EX
      读书是为了获取知识，不能只追求功利。

      The purpose of reading is to gain knowledge, not merely to pursue material gain.

    • EX
      他做人只看重功利，只和对自己有用的人交朋友。

      He cares only about personal gain and only befriends people who are useful to him.

  2. Englishutilitarian