急功近利 (jí gōng jìn lì) — how to say "to be eager for quick success and instant benefit" in Chinese

急功近利

To be eager for quick success and instant benefit

Character composition

急

urgent, to hurry

功

merit, success

近

near, to approach

利

benefit, profit

Radicals / Keys

心

Heart

#61 · xīn · 4 strokes

刀

Knife

#18 · dāo · 2 strokes

力

Power

#19 · lì · 2 strokes

辵

Walk

#162 · chuò · 7 strokes

Synonyms

Collocations

急功近利的心态

jí gōng jìn lì de xīn tài

mentality of seeking quick success

Examples

做事情不能太急功近利,要有长远计划。

You can't be too eager for quick success when doing things; you need a long-term plan.

他做事太急功近利。

He is too eager for quick success in his work.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to be eager for quick success and instant benefit" in Chinese?

"to be eager for quick success and instant benefit" in Chinese is 急功近利 (jí gōng jìn lì).

What does 急功近利 mean in English?

急功近利 (jí gōng jìn lì) means "To be eager for quick success and instant benefit".

How is 急功近利 pronounced?

It is pronounced jí gōng jìn lì (written as ji gong jin li, jigongjinli). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "to be eager for quick success and instant benefit" in Chinese characters?

It is written 急功近利.

What HSK level is 急功近利?

急功近利 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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