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見利思義

简见利思义 · 繁見利思義

Mandarin · pinyin jiàn lì sī yì

to see profit and remember morality (idiom); to act ethically
not tempted by riches

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見: jiàn · see, observe, behold; perceive; Kangxi radical 147
利: lì · gains, advantage, profit, merit
思: sī · think, consider, ponder; final particle
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见: jiàn · see, observe, behold; perceive
义: yì · right conduct, righteousness

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4–4–1–4 · jian4 li4 si1 yi4

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gin3 lei6 si1 ji6

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