牟利

móulì

verb #24,488

Meanings

1 to seek profit
2 to gain profit (especially by improper means)
3 to exploit

Characters

to seek / to strive for (profit)

profit / benefit / advantage

Examples

HSK 6

这家公司以欺骗消费者来牟利。

Zhè jiā gōngsī yǐ qīpiàn xiāofèizhě lái móulì.

This company profits by deceiving consumers.

HSK 7-9

他被指控利用职权牟利。

Tā bèi zhǐkòng lìyòng zhíquán móulì.

He was accused of using his authority for personal gain.

Tips

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牟利 carries a negative connotation and is typically used in legal, journalistic, or official contexts to describe profit-seeking that is improper, exploitative, or illegal. For neutral profit-making, 盈利 (yínglì) or 获利 (huòlì) are preferred.

Stroke Order

牟 móu

利 lì