急功近利 [－－－－]

Jyutping gap1 gung1 gan6 lei6
Pinyin jí gōng jìn lì

Definitions (CC-CEDICT)
  1. seeking instant benefit (idiom); shortsighted vision, looking only for fast return
Definitions (粵典–words.hk)
  1. 形容詞
    想要​喺​短​時​間​內​見​到​成​績​，​獲得​即​時​利益
    eager for instant success and quick benefit
    • 佢太急功近利，為咗成功連朋友都出賣。
      佢太急功近利，为咗成功连朋友都出卖。
      keoi5 taai3 gap1 gung1 gan6 lei6, wai6 zo2 sing4 gung1 lin4 pang4 jau5 dou1 ceot1 maai6.
      He is too eager for instant success and quick benefit. He even betrays his friend for success.
Definitions (Wiktionary)
  1. phrase, idiomatic
    to seek quick success and instant benefits
Examples (粵典–words.hk)
  1. Cantonese
    佢太急功近利，为咗成功连朋友都出卖。
    佢太急功近利，為咗成功連朋友都出賣。
    keoi5 taai3 gap1 gung1 gan6 lei6, wai6 zo2 sing4 gung1 lin4 pang4 jau5 dou1 ceot1 maai6.
    • He is too eager for instant success and quick benefit. He even betrays his friend for success.