From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「貪名逐利」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.
The featured idiom 「貪名逐利」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.
Covet a good reputation and pursue personal gain. Also written as “greedy for fame and profit.”
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tān míng zhú lì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
taam1 ming4/meng2 juk6 lei6
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
