Definition
向钱看 is a fixed verb phrase meaning 'to be money-grubbing' or 'to be obsessed with money,' used in a critical or dismissive tone. Literally 'to look toward money,' it describes someone who prioritizes profit above all else. Note: standard pronunciation is xiàng qián kàn, but the source lists kān — this may be a data error.
v.p.
to be money-grubbingto be mercenary
Examples
- 向钱看，。Tā shénme shì dōu xiàng qián kān, hěn ràng rén tǎoyàn.He's money-grubbing about everything, and it's really annoying.
- 向钱看，。Zhège gōngsī zhǐ zhīdào xiàng qián kān, chǎnpǐn zhìliàng hěn chà.This company only cares about making money, and its product quality is terrible.
- 向钱看，。Wǒmen bùnéng zhǐ xiàng qián kān, yě yào zhùzhòng shèhuì zérèn.We can't just be money-oriented; we also need to pay attention to social responsibility.
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