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以权谋私

yǐquánmóusī

Traditional: 以權謀私

to use one's position for personal gain (idiom)

Character Breakdown

以
yǐ
according to; so as to; because of; then
HSK 2
权
quán
authority, power, right
HSK 5
谋
móu
to plan, to scheme; strategem
HSK 6
私
sī
personal, private, secret; selfish
HSK 5

Additional Information

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