Definition
唯利是图 is a Chinese idiom that describes someone who prioritizes profit above all else, often with a negative connotation of greed or unethical behavior. It functions as a verb phrase, typically criticizing a person or organization for being solely profit-driven.
idiom
to be solely profit-seekingto put profit before everything else
Examples
- 唯利是图，。Tā zhège rén wéi lì shì tú, zhǐ kànzhòng qián.He is such a profit-seeker; he only cares about money.
- 唯利是图，。Nà jiā gōngsī wéi lì shì tú, bù guānxīn chǎnpǐn zhìliàng.That company is solely profit-seeking and doesn't care about product quality.
- 唯利是图，。Zuò shēngyi bù néng wéi lì shì tú, fǒuzé huì shīqù kèhù.You cannot be solely profit-seeking in business, or you will lose customers.
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