egoism; selfishness; self-interest
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Meanings
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egoism; the doctrine of self-interest; selfishness
formalUsed in philosophical, ethical, and political contexts to describe a worldview that prioritizes individual benefit over collective welfare. Can carry a negative connotation in contexts emphasizing collectivism.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
fǎn反
duì对
jí极
duān端
de的
lì利
jǐ己
zhǔ主
yì义
。
We must oppose extreme egoism.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
lì利
jǐ己
zhǔ主
yì义
de的
sī思
xiǎng想
bù不
lì利
yú于
tuán团
duì队
hé合
zuò作
。
This kind of selfish thinking is detrimental to teamwork.
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Pī批
píng评
zhě者
zhǐ指
zé责
tā他
fèng奉
xíng行
lì利
jǐ己
zhǔ主
yì义
，
bù不
gù顾
jí集
tǐ体
lì利
yì益
。
Critics accused him of practicing egoism and disregarding collective interests.
Hé合
lǐ理
lì利
jǐ己
zhǔ主
yì义
yǔ与
lì利
tā他
zhǔ主
yì义
bìng并
bù不
wán完
quán全
duì对
lì立
。
Rational egoism and altruism are not completely opposed to each other.