Definition
急功近利 means 'to seek instant gratification or quick profits', emphasizing a shortsighted focus on immediate gains rather than long-term results. It differs from 见利忘义 (abandoning morals for profit) and 急于求成 (impatience for success itself). The core idea is rushing for quick material benefit at the expense of deeper value.
phrase
to seek instant gratification (idiom)shortsighted and focused only on immediate gains
Examples
- 急功近利，。Zuò yánjiū bù néng jí gōng jìn lì, yào jìng xià xīn láiDoing research requires patience, not short-term gains.
- 急功近利Tā nà zhǒng jí gōng jìn lì de tàidu ràng gōngsī chī le dà kuīHis shortsighted attitude caused the company a major loss.
- 急功近利Yǒu yuǎnjiàn de lǐngdǎo zhě huì bìmiǎn jí gōng jìn lì de juécèA far-sighted leader avoids decisions that only chase quick profits.
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