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Jyutping kan5 lei6
Pinyin jìn lì

Definitions (Wiktionary)
  1. noun, literary
    immediate interests
  2. verb, literary
    to seek wealth; to covet riches
    (syn.) 貪利, 贪利
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.