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以權謀私

简以权谋私 · 繁以權謀私

Mandarin · pinyin yǐ quán móu sī

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

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以: yǐ · by means of; thereby, therefore; consider as; in order to
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私: sī · private, personal; secret
权: quán · power, right, authority
谋: móu · plan, scheme; stratagem

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3–2–2–1 · yi3 quan2 mou2 si1

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ji5 kyun4 mau4 si1

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