无利不起早

wú lì bù qǐ zǎo

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Definitions

1. (saying) people don't get up early unless there is some benefit in doing so
2. won't lift a finger unless there's something in it for oneself

Child Words of 无利不起早

• 不 不 bù: no; not so
• 利 利 lì: sharp
• 早 早 zǎo: early
• 无 无 wú: not to have
• 无利 无利 wú lì: no profit