私利 (sī lì) — personal gain; selfish interest

Definição

Refers narrowly to personal, self-serving benefit, usually in a negative or critical sense (pursuing 私利, decisions tainted by 私利). Distinct from 利益, which is a neutral word for 'interest / benefit' in general.

noun
personal gainselfish interest

Exemplos

  • 私利
    Tā zuò zhè jiàn shì wán quán shì wèi le gè rén sī lì, bú shì wèi dà jiā.
    He did this entirely for personal gain, not for everyone.
  • 私利
    Zhēn zhèng de lǐng dǎo zhě bù yīng zhuī qiú sī lì.
    A true leader should not pursue selfish interests.
  • 私利
    Zhè ge jué dìng méi yǒu chān zá rèn hé sī lì.
    This decision was not mixed with any personal gain.

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