zhàn
pián
yi

common
idiom

Meaning of 占便宜

占便宜 means to gain extra profit or advantage by improper means; to exploit; to take unfair advantage; to have a favorable condition or advantage; to be in a superior position. Pronounced zhàn pián yi.

  • to gain extra profit or advantage by improper means; to exploit; to take unfair advantage
  • to have a favorable condition or advantage; to be in a superior position

Definitions & Examples

zǒng
shì
huān
zhàn
xiǎo
pián便
yi
 

He always likes to gain petty advantages.

Zuò
shēng
yào
chéng
shí
 
néng
zhàn
de
pián便
yi
 

One must be honest in business and cannot take advantage of customers.

Zhè
tán
pàn
men
zhàn
le
pián便
yi
 

They gained a huge advantage in this negotiation.