唯利是视 — “To be solely driven by profit”
唯利是视 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be solely driven by profit”. To prioritize personal gain above all else. Literally, “Only profit is regarded”.
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Origin and Story of 唯利是视
During the Spring and Autumn Period, Duke Huan of Qin invited Duke Li of Jin to jointly attack the small state of Baidi. However, Duke Huan secretly sent people to persuade Baidi to surrender to Qin and turn their forces against Jin.
When Duke Li of Jin learned of this betrayal, he dispatched Lü Xiang to break off relations with Qin. Lü Xiang declared that Duke Huan of Qin was '唯利是视' (solely driven by profit) and perfidious, which caused Jin great pain and indignation. He also stated that if Qin had honored their previous alliance, war could have been avoided.
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More idioms starting with 唯
- wéi唯yī一wú无èr二unique and unparalleled
- wéi唯lì利shì是tú图driven solely by profit
- wéi唯lì力shì是shì视rely solely on one's own strength
- 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 唯利是视 mean?
唯利是视 (wéi lì shì shì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be solely driven by profit”.
How do you pronounce 唯利是视?
唯利是视 is pronounced wéi lì shì shì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 唯利是视 literally mean?
Literally, 唯利是视 means “Only profit is regarded”. It is used to mean “to be solely driven by profit”.
Where does 唯利是视 come from?
唯利是视 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 唯利是视?
以利为着眼点。指一心只顾谋取利益。亦作“唯利是求”。亦作“唯利是图”。