唯利是求 — “To be solely motivated by personal gain or profit”
唯利是求 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be solely motivated by personal gain or profit”. To seek nothing but financial advantage, often to the exclusion of other considerations. Literally, “Only profit is sought”.
唯利是求 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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- wéi唯wú吾dú独zūn尊supremely arrogant
- wéi唯mìng命shì是cóng从obey every command without question
- wéi唯mìng命shì是tīng听obey every command without question
- wěi唯wěi唯fǒu否fǒu否timidly echo others' opinions
- wéi唯wéi唯chóu绸fǒu否always agreeing, evasive, and noncommittal
- wéi唯wéi唯nuò诺nuò诺obsequiously agree to everything
- wéi唯wéi唯lián连shēng声repeatedly agree obsequiously
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What does 唯利是求 mean?
唯利是求 (wéi lì shì qiú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be solely motivated by personal gain or profit”.
How do you pronounce 唯利是求?
唯利是求 is pronounced wéi lì shì qiú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 唯利是求 literally mean?
Literally, 唯利是求 means “Only profit is sought”. It is used to mean “to be solely motivated by personal gain or profit”.
What is the Chinese definition of 唯利是求?
以利为着眼点。指一心只顾谋取利益。同“唯利是视”。