急功近利

jígōng-jìnlì

seeking quick returns; shortsighted

Dictionary entry

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

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急
功
近
利

See it in sentences

做事别急功近利。

Zuò shì bié jígōng-jìnlì.

English

Don't seek quick success in what you do.

急功近利会坏事。

Jígōng-jìnlì huì huài shì.

English

Shortsightedness ruins things.

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