thực lợi
Definition
Adjective:
- Materialistic / Pragmatic: Describes a person, attitude, or action that prioritizes tangible, practical benefits and material gain over abstract ideals, principles, or emotions.
- Utilitarian: Focused on what is immediately useful and profitable.
Noun:
- Material benefit / Practical advantage: Refers to the concrete gain or profit itself.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- Anh ta là người rất thực lợi, chỉ quan tâm đến tiền bạc. (He is a very materialistic person, only interested in money.)
- Cô ấy có cách nhìn thực lợi về vấn đề này. (She has a utilitarian view on this issue.)
Noun:
- Họ hành động chỉ vì thực lợi. (They act only for material benefit.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used in a slightly critical or neutral tone to describe a pragmatic, non-sentimental approach, contrasting with idealism or romanticism.
- Can describe economic or social policies focused on concrete outcomes.
Variants and Related Words
- Chủ nghĩa thực lợi (n): Utilitarianism (as a philosophy).
- Tính thực lợi (n): The quality of being materialistic or pragmatic.
Synonyms
- Pragmatic: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
- Materialistic: Excessively concerned with material possessions.
- Utilitarian: Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
Antonyms
- Lý tưởng (adj): Idealistic.
- Lãng mạn (adj): Romantic.
Related Idioms/Phrases
- Theo đuổi thực lợi: To pursue material gain.
- Công ty đó chỉ theo đuổi thực lợi. (That company only pursues material gain.)