急功近利 (jí gōng jìn lì) — to seek instant gratification (idiom); shortsighted and focused only on immediate gains
Definition
An idiom for chasing quick success and immediate gain at the cost of long-term benefit. Stronger and more self-focused than 急于求成 (just impatient for results); 见利忘义 adds a moral betrayal that this phrase does not.
phrase
to seek instant gratification (idiom)shortsighted and focused only on immediate gains
Examples
- 急功近利，。Zuò yán jiū bù néng jí gōng jìn lì, yào jìng xià xīn lái màn màn jī lěi.Doing research requires patience, not short-term gains.
- 急功近利Tā nà zhǒng jí gōng jìn lì de tài dù ràng gōng sī chī le dà kuīHis shortsighted attitude caused the company a major loss.
- 急功近利Yǒu yuǎn jiàn de lǐng dǎo zhě huì bì miǎn jí gōng jìn lì de jué cèA far-sighted leader avoids decisions that only chase quick profits.
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