见利思义 See profit, think of righteousness
Explanation
看到利益要想到道义，强调的是道德修养和廉洁自律。
When one sees profit, one should think of morality. It emphasizes moral cultivation and self-discipline.
Origin Story
话说春秋时期，齐国大夫晏婴以其高尚的品德闻名于世。有一次，齐景公赏赐给他很多珍宝，晏婴却谢绝了。景公不解，问道："先生为何推辞？"晏婴答道："臣身为国之重臣，理应为国分忧，不敢贪图享乐。见利思义，这是臣的本分。"景公听后深受感动，对晏婴更加敬佩。从此，晏婴更加勤勉尽责，为齐国发展做出了巨大贡献。
In the Spring and Autumn Period, Yan Ying, a minister of the State of Qi, was known for his high moral character.Once, Duke Jing of Qi presented him with many treasures, but Yan Ying declined.Duke Jing was puzzled and asked, "Sir, why do you refuse?" Yan Ying replied, "As a high-ranking minister of the state, I should be concerned about the state and not seek pleasure.To see profit, consider righteousness; this is my duty." Duke Jing was deeply moved and admired Yan Ying even more.From then on, Yan Ying worked even more diligently and responsibly, making a great contribution to the development of the state of Qi.
Usage
用于形容一个人在面对利益时，能够不忘道义，保持清廉正直。
Used to describe a person who, when faced with profit, can remember morality and maintain integrity and righteousness.
Examples
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面对巨额财富，他依然能够见利思义，保持清廉。
mian dui jue'e caifu, ta yiran nenggou jianli siyi, baochi qinglian.
Faced with enormous wealth, he was still able to consider righteousness and maintain integrity.
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见利思义是为人处世的准则，也是为官从政的底线。
jianli siyi shi wei ren chushi de zhunze, yeshi wei guan congzheng de dixian
Considering righteousness is the principle of life, and also the bottom line of being an official.