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Be cautious with the context; this idiom carries a negative connotation, so it is best used in informal discussions or criticisms. A common mistake is to use it positively, as in 'He is very motivated by profit,' which would misrepresent its greedy implications. It’s often paired with words like '贪婪' (tan1 lan2, greedy).
While this idiom may not have a specific HSK level, it connects with intermediate vocabulary related to money and ethics. Students should focus on understanding the components of the idiom and how it reflects societal attitudes toward wealth.
Learners sometimes confuse this idiom with positive phrases about ambition and success. For example, saying '他见钱眼开' (He is profit-driven) as a compliment is incorrect; it should be used to highlight greed, such as '他见钱眼开，什么都不顾' (He is blinded by profit and disregards everything else).
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Idiom spotlight: 见钱眼开
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How to say to open one's eyes wide at the sight of profit (idiom); thinking of nothing but personal gain in Chinese
“to open one's eyes wide at the sight of profit (idiom); thinking of nothing but personal gain” in Chinese is见钱眼开
见钱眼开 is an idiom that describes a person who becomes overly excited or greedy at the sight of money. It conveys the idea of someone who is solely focused on financial gain, often to the detriment of their principles or ethics. This expression is commonly used in both casual conversation and more formal discussions about greed or opportunism.
When to use 见钱眼开
Be cautious with the context; this idiom carries a negative connotation, so it is best used in informal discussions or criticisms. A common mistake is to use it positively, as in 'He is very motivated by profit,' which would misrepresent its greedy implications. It’s often paired with words like '贪婪' (tan1 lan2, greedy).
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Learners sometimes confuse this idiom with positive phrases about ambition and success. For example, saying '他见钱眼开' (He is profit-driven) as a compliment is incorrect; it should be used to highlight greed, such as '他见钱眼开，什么都不顾' (He is blinded by profit and disregards everything else).
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Cultural Notes for 见钱眼开
In Western cultures, discussions about greed may focus on individualism, while in Chinese culture, there is often a communal perspective that judges greed as a societal flaw.
Frequently asked questions about 见钱眼开
No, it specifically implies greed and a lack of ethics, so it wouldn't be appropriate for someone who is simply financially responsible.
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