利己 (lì jǐ) — to be selfish, to benefit oneself

Définition

To prioritize one's own benefit — a formal, often critical word for 'selfish' behavior, as opposed to 利他 (benefiting others).

verb

to be selfishto benefit oneself

利己。
Tā zuò rèn hé shì dōu zhī kǎo lǜ lì jǐ.
He only considers benefiting himself in everything he does.
利己，。
Zhè zhǒng xíng wéi tài lì jǐ le, bù kǎo lǜ bié rén.
This kind of behavior is too selfish — it doesn't consider others.
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Tā zài zhè jiàn shì shàng lì le jǐ, què sǔn hài le tuán duì.
He benefited himself in this matter but harmed the team.