急功近利 jí gōng jìn lì

seek quick success; chase short-term gain

HSK 6

Word data

HSK 6
Frequency 31174th word

Definitions

  1. 1. seeking instant benefit (idiom); shortsighted vision, looking only for fast return

Characters

Character Meaning
急 jí HSK 3
urgent; rapid; hurried
功 gōng HSK 4
meritorious deed or service; achievement; accomplishment
近 jìn HSK 2
near; close to; approximately
利 lì HSK 4
sharp; advantage; benefit