Meaning of 功利
功利 means efficacy and benefit; practical utility; fame and fortune; official position and wealth; worldly success. Pronounced gōng lì.
- efficacy and benefit; practical utility
- fame and fortune; official position and wealth; worldly success
Definitions & Examples
Zhè这
zhǒng种
yào药
gōng功
lì利
xiǎn显
zhù著
，
shēn深
shòu受
huàn患
zhě者
huān欢
yíng迎
。
This medicine shows significant efficacy and is well received by patients.
Wǒ我
men们
zuò做
shì事
bù不
néng能
zhī只
kàn看
gōng功
lì利
，
hái还
yào要
kǎo考
lǜ虑
shè社
huì会
xiào效
yì益
。
We cannot focus only on tangible benefits when doing things; we must also consider social impact.
Zhè这
xiàng项
gǎi改
gé革
de的
gōng功
lì利
shí十
fēn分
míng明
xiǎn显
。
The practical benefits of this reform are quite evident.