势利

勢利

shìlì

adjective #16,235

Meanings

1 snobbish
2 materialistic

Characters

power; influence

profit; benefit

Examples

HSK 1

他是一个很势利的人。

Tā shì yí ge hěn shìlì de rén.

He is a very snobbish person.

HSK 3

别那么势利，对谁都应该一样。

Bié nàme shìlì, duì shéi dōu yīnggāi yíyàng.

Don't be so snobbish; you should treat everyone the same.

Tips

usage

势利眼 means 'snob' (a snobbish person). 势利小人 is a stronger insult meaning 'snobbish, petty person.'

Stroke Order

势 shì

利 lì