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CHINESE DICTIONARYWORD

见利忘义

見利忘義
jiàn lì wàng yìHSK 7

见利忘义 (jiàn lì wàng yì) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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  1. Englishto put profit before loyalty and morality (lit. to forget righteousness at the sight of profit)

    • EX
      我们不能做一个见利忘义的人，朋友之间要讲信用。

      We must not become people who put profit before loyalty and morality; friends should keep their word with one another.

    • EX
      他为了钱出卖了朋友，真是见利忘义。

      He betrayed his friend for money; he truly put profit before loyalty.