merely self-preservation

language: vi

definitions

  1. The concept that an action or motivation is driven exclusively by the instinct to survive or avoid harm, lacking any higher moral, ethical, or altruistic purpose.
    vi: chỉ là tự vệ

examples

  1. His decision to flee the country was driven by merely self-preservation, not by political conviction.

    Quyết định chạy trốn khỏi đất nước của anh ta chỉ là để tự vệ, chứ không phải vì niềm tin chính trị.