Word information
Simplified揩油
Traditional揩油
Pinyinkāi yóu
Part of speechDictionary
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Chinese word dictionary
揩油
kāi yóu · to secretively take advantage of others or public resources for minor personal gain; to grope a woman or girl
Character breakdown
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How to learn 揩油
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