粵

趨ceoi1利lei6避bei6害hoi6

simp趋利避害
ceoi1 lei6 bei6 hoi6qū lì bì hài

English

  1. (idiom) to make the most of the benefits while avoiding adverse effects
  2. to seek gain or profit and avoid harm

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 謀求有利嘅一面，避開有損害嘅嗰一面

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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