- to gain from corrupt dealing
- to engage in graft
- to feather one's nest
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to gain from corrupt dealing
- to engage in graft
- to feather one's nest
This means to benefit oneself through dishonest or fraudulent activities, typically involving the abuse of power or authority.
He gained a huge amount of money through corrupt dealings.
The government official was investigated for engaging in graft.
This refers to the act of using one’s position of power to obtain personal benefits, often in a dishonest or unethical way.
Graft activities are severely punished in many places.
This phrase implies a focus on self-enrichment at the expense of others or through unethical means.
Generated collocations (experimental)
yíng sī wǔ bì营私舞弊to engage in corrupt practicesyíng sī营私zì自Lì利to pursue personal gainyíng sī营私qīn quán侵权to infringe on rights for personal gainyíng sī营私móu lì牟利to profit from corrupt activitiesyíng sī营私xíng wéi行为corrupt behavioryíng sī营私tān wū贪污to engage in embezzlementyíng sī营私lüè duó掠夺to plunder for personal gainyíng sī营私shòu huì受贿to accept bribes for personal gainyíng sī营私làng fèi浪费to waste resources for personal benefitsfǎn duì反对yíng sī营私to oppose corrupt practices