1 small capital, huge profit (idiom); to put in a little and get a lot out
仁言利博
rén yán lì bó
1 Words of benevolence apply universally (idiom). Humanitarian expressions benefit all.
便民利民
biàn mín lì mín
1 for the convenience and benefit of the people (idiom)
伤及无辜
shāng jí wú gū
1 to harm the innocent (idiom)
利令智昏
lì lìng zhì hūn
1 to lose one's head through material greed (idiom)
利欲熏心
lì yù xūn xīn
1 blinded by greed (idiom)
利禄薰心
lì lù xūn xīn
1 to be eager for wealth and emolument (idiom)
力所能及
lì suǒ néng jí
1 as far as one's capabilities extend (idiom); to the best of one's ability
2 within one's powers
功名利禄
gōng míng lì lù
1 position and wealth (idiom); rank, fame and fortune
及时行乐
jí shí xíng lè
1 to enjoy the present (idiom); to live happily with no thought for the future
2 make merry while you can
3 carpe diem
及锋而试
jí fēng ér shì
1 lit. to reach the tip and try (idiom); to have a go when at one's peak
可望而不可及
kě wàng ér bù kě jí
1 in sight but unattainable (idiom)
2 inaccessible
名利双收
míng lì shuāng shōu
1 both fame and fortune (idiom)
2 both virtue and reward
名缰利锁
míng jiāng lì suǒ
1 lit. fettered by fame and locked up by riches (idiom); tied down by reputation and wealth
2 the victim of one's own success
吴下阿蒙
Wú xià ā Méng
1 General Lü Meng 呂蒙|吕蒙 of the southern state of Wu (idiom); model of self-improvement by diligent study (from unlettered soldier to top strategist of Wu)
唯利是图
wéi lì shì tú
1 to seek nothing but profit (idiom); personal profit before everything
2 self-seeking
因利乘便
yīn lì chéng biàn
1 (idiom) to rely on the most favorable method
因势利导
yīn shì lì dǎo
1 to take advantage of the new situation (idiom)
2 to make the best of new opportunities
地利人和
dì lì rén hé
1 favorable geographical and social conditions (idiom); good location and the people satisfied