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自私自利
Idiomzìsī-zìlì
Description
“自私自利”是说一个人只想着自己，只在乎自己的好处，不关心别人。
"自私自利" means a person only thinks about themselves, cares only about their own benefit, and doesn't care about others.
这是一个不好的词，用来说人很自私。
This is a negative word used to describe someone who is very selfish.
Meanings
自私自利zìsī-zìlì
selfish; caring only about one's own gain
他很自私自利，只想着自己。
He is very selfish and only thinks about himself.
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Notes
- Etymology
自私 (selfish) + 自利 (self-benefit), a four-character phrase reinforcing self-interest.
- Nuance
stronger and more critical than plain 自私; clearly negative in tone.
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