争名于朝，争利于市 — “To scramble for fame and profit”
争名于朝，争利于市 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to scramble for fame and profit”. To contend for fame in official circles and for gain in the marketplace. Literally, “Contend for fame at court, contend for profit in the market”.
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What does 争名于朝，争利于市 mean?
争名于朝，争利于市 (zhēng míng yú cháo ， zhēng lì yú shì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to scramble for fame and profit”.
How do you pronounce 争名于朝，争利于市?
争名于朝，争利于市 is pronounced zhēng míng yú cháo ， zhēng lì yú shì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 争名于朝，争利于市 literally mean?
Literally, 争名于朝，争利于市 means “Contend for fame at court, contend for profit in the market”. It is used to mean “to scramble for fame and profit”.
What is the Chinese definition of 争名于朝，争利于市?
朝：朝廷。市：市场。在朝廷上争夺名位，在集市上计较赢利得失。即争名夺利。