谋利 (móu lì) — to seek profit, to pursue gain (often with a strategic or calculated tone)
Definition
A formal written verb meaning 'to seek profit or personal gain,' often with a calculated or self-serving tone. 比 赚钱 (earn money) implies a more deliberate, sometimes shady pursuit of gain rather than ordinary earning.
verb
to seek profitto pursue gain (often with a strategic or calculated tone)
Examples
- 谋利。Zhè jiā gōng sī bù zé shǒu duàn dì móu lì.This company seeks profit by any means.
- 谋利。Tā lì yòng zhí quán wèi zì jǐ móu lì.He used his official position to seek personal gain.
- 谋利，。Shāng rén yīng dāng hé fǎ móu lì, ér bú shì qī zhà xiāo fèi zhě.Businesspeople should pursue profit legally, not cheat consumers.
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