share spoils; divide illicit profits
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to share spoils; to divide ill-gotten gains
derogatoryAlways refers to the division of money, benefits, or advantages obtained through improper, unfair, or corrupt means. Implies collusion between the parties involved.
Zhè这
jǐ几
gè个
guān官
yuán员
xiāng相
hù互
gōu勾
jié结
，
sī私
xià下
fèn分
féi肥
。
These officials colluded with each other and secretly shared the spoils.
Tā他
men们
cóng从
gōng工
chéng程
kuǎn款
lǐ里
fèn分
féi肥
，
zuì最
zhōng终
dōu都
bèi被
chá查
chǔ处
le了
。
They divided the illicit profits from the project funds and were eventually investigated.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
fèn分
féi肥
de的
xíng行
wéi为
yán严
zhòng重
sǔn损
hài害
le了
gōng公
gòng共
lì利
yì益
。
This act of sharing spoils severely damages the public interest.