Definition
This four-character idiom means to compete fiercely for fame and personal gain, often implying selfish or unscrupulous behavior. It is commonly used to criticize those who prioritize status and wealth over ethics.
f.e.
to strive for fame and wealth (often with negative connotation of being overly ambitious or unscrupulous)
Examples
- 争名夺利，。Tā yìshēng dōu zài zhēng míng duó lì, zuìhòu què shénme yě méi dé dào.He spent his whole life striving for fame and wealth, but in the end he got nothing.
- ，争名夺利。Zài zhíchǎng zhōng, yǒuxiē rén wèile zhēng míng duó lì ér bù zé shǒuduàn.In the workplace, some people will stop at nothing to strive for fame and wealth.
- 争名夺利。Zhè běn shū miáoxiě le gǔdài guānchǎng zhōng zhēng míng duó lì de gùshì.This book describes stories of striving for fame and wealth in ancient officialdom.
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