急功近利

jí gōng jìn lì

Dictionary entry

seeking instant benefit (idiom); shortsighted vision, looking only for fast return

What does 急功近利 mean?

急功近利 (jí gōng jìn lì) has the following dictionary meaning.

1seeking instant benefit (idiom); shortsighted vision, looking only for fast return

Character breakdown

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急jíurgent · pressing 功gōngmeritorious deed or service · achievement 近jìnnear · close to 利Lìsurname Li

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急功近利

jí gōng jìn lì

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