急功近利

jí gōng jìn lì

  • Meaning

    Literal

    -

    Usage

    Eager to obtain a benefit or result within a short time period

  • Connotation

    Negative

  • Usage Examples

    因为急功近利而破坏规则，牺牲健康兴旺的市场 | Yīnwèi jígōngjìnlì ér pòhuài guīzé, xīshēng jiànkāng xīngwàng de shìchǎng
    They broke rules and sacrificed a healthy market for a quick profit
    [Source]

    我们在学习上要有耐心，不能有急功近利的想法 | Wǒmen zài xuéxí shàng yào yǒu nàixīn, bùnéng yǒu jígōngjìnlì de xiǎngfǎ
    We must be patient in our studies. We cannot expect results in a short time period
    [Source]

  • Equivalents

    English

    None

    Chinese

    急功好利 (jí gōng hǎo lì)

  • Entry Notes

    This is an HSK chengyu

  • Origin

    《春秋繁露》(Chūn Qiū Fán Lù), a work by famous Hàn Dynasty (汉, 206 BC - 220) author and statesman 董仲舒 (Dǒng Zhòng Shū)

  • Story

    I am only able to find one unique source for this chengyu story, so I will not be translating it here. The source is listed below for reference (link in Chinese)

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