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重利輕義

简重利轻义 · 繁重利輕義

Mandarin · pinyin zhòng lì qīng yì

to value material gain over righteousness

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重: zhòng · heavy, weighty; double
利: lì · gains, advantage, profit, merit
輕: qīng · light; easy, simple; gentle
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轻: qīng · light; easy, simple; gentle
义: yì · right conduct, righteousness

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4–4–1–4 · zhong4 li4 qing1 yi4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

zung6 lei6 hing1 ji6

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