中饱私囊 — “To line one's own pockets”
中饱私囊 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to line one's own pockets”. To feather one's nest by embezzling funds or illicitly profiting from one's position. Literally, “To fill one's private purse”.
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中饱私囊 Pronunciation and Pinyin
中饱私囊 Character Breakdown
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他被发现利用职务之便中饱私囊，因此受到了严厉的惩罚。
He was discovered lining his own pockets by taking advantage of his position and consequently received a severe punishment.
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Open the tool →Questions about 中饱私囊
What does 中饱私囊 mean?
中饱私囊 (zhōng bǎo sī náng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to line one's own pockets”.
How do you pronounce 中饱私囊?
中饱私囊 is pronounced zhōng bǎo sī náng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 中饱私囊 literally mean?
Literally, 中饱私囊 means “to fill one's private purse”. It is used to mean “to line one's own pockets”.
What is the Chinese definition of 中饱私囊?
中饱：从中得利。指侵吞经手的钱财使自己得利。