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近
利
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Jyutping
kan5 lei6
Pinyin
jìn lì
Definitions (Wiktionary)
noun, literary
immediate interests
verb, literary
to seek wealth; to covet riches
(syn.) 貪利, 贪利
Examples (粵典–words.hk)
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.