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seek advantages and avoid disadvantages; pursue what is beneficial and avoid what is harmful

qū lì bì hài

趋 利 避 害

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slseek advantages and avoid disadvantages; pursue what is beneficial and avoid what is harmful
- qū lì bì hài shì rén lèi de gòng xìng
  趋利避害是人类的共性。
  It is common for human beings to seek benefits and avoid harm.
synonym
qū jí bì xiōng趋吉避凶 wéi hài jiù lì违害就利

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