只zi2顧gu3

English

1. to focus solely on; to pay attention only to; to be preoccupied with

Examples

• 他只顾自己的利益。

  All he thinks about is himself.

  Tatoeba · fucongcong CC BY

• 别只顾着哭，做些什么啊！

  Don't just whine, do something!

  Tatoeba · GlossaMatik CC BY

• 这个人只顾自己，不顾别人，你要他帮忙，准得碰钉子。

  This person only thinks about themselves and doesn’t consider others. If you ask for their help, you’re bound to run into trouble.

  Tatoeba · trieuho CC BY