gōnglì

功利

Word · Noun

utility and benefit; fame and fortune

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

efficacy and benefit; practical utility

neutral

Refers to tangible benefits, effectiveness, or practical results, often used in academic, economic, or philosophical contexts.

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.

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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.

2.

noun

fame and fortune; official position and wealth; worldly success

neutral

Often implies the pursuit of personal advancement, status, or material gain, sometimes carrying a connotation of excessive ambition or materialism.

Tā他
dàn淡
bó泊
míng名
lì利
 ，
cóng从
bù不
zhuī追
qiú求
gōng功
lì利
 。

He is indifferent to fame and fortune and never pursues worldly success.

Guò过
yú于
zhuī追
qiú求
gōng功
lì利
huì会
ràng让
rén人
shī失
qù去
shēng生
huó活
de的
lè乐
qù趣
 。

Being overly obsessed with fame and fortune can make people lose the joy of living.

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Zhè这
wèi位
xué学
zhě者
zhì治
xué学
yán严
jǐn谨
 ，
bù不
jiǎng讲
gōng功
lì利
 。

This scholar is rigorous in his studies and does not care about personal gain.