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捞
lāo
Description
“捞”的意思是从水里或别的东西里把东西拿出来。
"捞" means to take something out from water or other substances.
比如你可以从汤里捞出面条，也可以从河里捞鱼。
For example, you can use "捞" to take noodles out of soup or fish out of a river.
Meanings
捞lāo
to scoop or fish out of water or liquid
他从水里捞出一条鱼。
He scooped a fish out of the water.
捞lāo
to get by improper means; to gain unfairly
他想捞一笔钱。
He wants to make a sum of money.
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Notes
- Nuance
sense 2 (捞钱, 捞好处) often carries a negative tone, implying unfair gain.
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