捞油水 lāo yóu shuǐ

DEFINITIONS

  1. (coll.) to gain profit (usu. by underhand means)

CHARACTERS

捞 lāo
HSK 6
scoop out of water; dredge, fish
油 yóu
HSK 4
oil, fat, grease, lard; paints
水 shuǐ
HSK 1
water, liquid, lotion, juice