New Members oliviawey Posted December 22, 2018 at 02:52 AM New Members Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 at 02:52 AM 自私自利 What's the view on this phrase and can someone explain well what it means? I want it tattoed cause I like the concept of it but im not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Posted December 22, 2018 at 02:17 PM Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 at 02:17 PM Hello and welcome to the forums. It means "everything for self and selfish profit" so with no regard for others, selfish, mercenary. What did you think it meant? I wouldn't have this tattooed on me, I wouldn't have any tattoo but definitely not this. Usually I go on to say that having it in Chinese characters doesn't impart any kind of special meaning or magical power but in this case it doesn't matter what language this is in, its not very nice at all. Is this your first tattoo? Even if it isn't I still wouldn't do it. Its not a very nice sentiment at all. Please don't do this. Think before you ink think and think again and again. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Publius Posted December 23, 2018 at 01:18 AM Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 at 01:18 AM Don't do this. Unless, of course, you like having "selfish" branded on your forehead, that is. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymoose Posted December 23, 2018 at 03:48 PM Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 at 03:48 PM I'm going to give the dissenting view here, and encourage you to do it. Please post pictures when it's done. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agewisdom Posted December 24, 2018 at 05:22 AM Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 at 05:22 AM On 12/22/2018 at 10:52 AM, oliviawey said: 自私自利 What's the view on this phrase and can someone explain well what it means? I want it tattoed cause I like the concept of it but im not sure I like this better: 宁我负人，毋宁负我 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members oliviawey Posted January 6, 2019 at 04:24 AM Author New Members Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 at 04:24 AM On 12/22/2018 at 11:17 AM, Shelley said: It means "everything for self and selfish profit" so with no regard for others, selfish, mercenary. What did you think it meant? something about self love or something , not necessarily disregarding other people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Posted January 6, 2019 at 07:15 PM Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 at 07:15 PM 14 hours ago, oliviawey said: something about self love or something , No it doesn't mean this. It means selfish and disregarding others, not a nice sentiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungouk Posted January 6, 2019 at 10:27 PM Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 at 10:27 PM According to MDBG... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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