Definition
私心 is a noun that refers to selfish motives or thoughts, often used in contexts where someone prioritizes personal gain over collective interests. It is distinct from the adjective 自私 (zìsī, 'selfish'), which describes a person's character. 私心 is commonly seen in phrases like 有私心 ('to have selfish motives') or 无私心 ('selfless').
n.
selfishnessselfish motiveegoism
Examples
- ，私心。Tā zuò shì zǒngshì xiān kǎolǜ zìjǐ de lìyì, shuōmíng tā sī xīn tài zhòng.He always considers his own interests first when doing things, which shows he has too much selfishness.
- 私心，。Yí gè zhēnzhèng de hǎo lǐngdǎo yīnggāi méiyǒu sī xīn, quánxīn-quányì wèi jítǐ fúwù.A truly good leader should have no selfish motives and serve the collective wholeheartedly.
- ，私心。Dàjiā pīpíng tā, shì yīnwèi tā zuò shì de chūfādiǎn quán shì sī xīn.Everyone criticizes him because his starting point for doing things is entirely selfish motives.
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