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名利

míng lì
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

  1. 1. fame and profit

Usage notes

Collocations

名利 is often used with verbs like 追求 (pursue) or 淡泊 (be indifferent to), not typically with 获得 (obtain) directly.

Cultural notes

In Chinese culture, excessive pursuit of 名利 is traditionally viewed negatively, contrasting with Confucian and Daoist ideals of modesty.

Example Sentences

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他一生追求 名利
He pursued fame and profit all his life.

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Child Words of 名利