Definition
牟利 means 'to seek profit through dishonest or improper means'. It carries a strong negative connotation and is often used in legal, business, or critical contexts to criticize unethical profit-seeking. Unlike neutral 赚钱 (to make money), 牟利 implies that the method is shady or illegal.
v
to seek profit through dishonest or improper means
Examples
- 牟利。Zhè jiā gōngsī tōngguò fēifǎ shǒuduàn móu lì.This company sought profit through illegal means.
- 牟利。Tā lìyòng zhíwù zhī biàn móu lì.He used his position to seek profit.
- 牟利。Zhè zhǒng xíngwéi shǔyú bú zhèngdàng móu lì.This kind of behavior constitutes improper profit-seeking.
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