急功近利

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HSK 7–9

Meaning

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

急于追求眼前的成效和利益，不注重长远发展。

Eager for quick success and instant benefit, neglecting long-term development.

多用于批评那些只顾眼前利益、不求长远发展的人或行为。

Often used to criticize people or behaviors that only care about immediate gains without considering long-term consequences.

1 他这种急功近利的做法，迟早会出问题。（His approach of seeking quick success and instant benefits will backfire sooner or later.）
2 许多公司急功近利，忽视了产品质量。（Many companies, eager for quick profits, neglect product quality.）
3 学习不能急功近利，必须循序渐进。（Learning cannot be about quick gains; it must proceed step by step.）
4 急功近利的心态往往导致决策失误。（A mindset of seeking quick success often leads to poor decision-making.）
5 我们应该避免急功近利，注重可持续性。（We should avoid being overly eager for quick results and focus on sustainability.）

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