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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「急公近利」 and its usage.

The idiom 「急公近利」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.

Near: in front of you. Impatient for quick results and benefits.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jí gōng jìn lì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gap1 gung1 kan5/gan6 lei6

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.