急功近利

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HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

Definitions

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

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lit. deep plans and distant thoughts

Opposite of seeking immediate gains; planning far ahead.

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utility

Utilitarian focus on profit, shares 利 component.

fickle and impatient

Impetuous and restless, often leads to short-term thinking.

急功近利 is used to criticize a mindset, not to state neutral haste; it carries a negative judgment.

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做事不能急功近利。

One must not seek quick results when doing things.

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meritorious deed or service

urgent

near