因利乘便

Mandarin · pinyin yīn lì chéng biàn

Meanings

  1. (idiom) to rely on the most favorable method
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因
yīn · cause, reason; by; because (of)
利
lì · gains, advantage, profit, merit
乘
chéng · ride, ascend; avail oneself of; numerary adjunct for vehicles
便
biàn · convenience, ease; expedient
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1–4–2–4 · yin1 li4 cheng2 bian4

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  1. (idiomatic) to make use of an advantageous situation

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