zì​lì

self-interest

  • created sense approved 自利 · zì​lì · self-interest — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自利

    zì​lì

    self-interest

    to act for one's own benefit; to think only of personal gain

    自 (literal) → 自 · zì · self 利 (literal) → 利 · lì · profit

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    created sense

  • created sense approved 自利 · zì​lì · ātma-hita — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自利

    zì​lì

    ātma-hita

    (Buddhism) self-benefit; benefit to oneself (as opposed to altruistic benefit to others)

    自 (literal) → 自 · zì · self 利 (literal) → 利 · lì · to benefit

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