Definition
巧取豪夺 is a four-character idiom (成语) that describes seizing something — usually property, benefits, or power — through a combination of cunning deception and outright force. It carries a strongly negative connotation and is often used to criticize corrupt officials, unscrupulous businesses, or exploitative behavior.
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to seize (property, power, etc.) through trickery or forceto obtain by unscrupulous means
Examples
- 巧取豪夺,。Nàxiē dìzhǔ qiǎo qǔ háo duó, bǎ nóngmín de tǔdì dōu zhàn wéi jǐ yǒu.Those landlords seized the farmers' land through trickery and force, taking it all for themselves.
- 巧取豪夺。Zhè jiā gōngsī tōngguò qiǎo qǔ háo duó de shǒuduàn huòqǔ le jìngzhēng duìshǒu de jìshù.This company used unscrupulous means to obtain its competitor's technology.
- 巧取豪夺,。Lìshǐ shàng yǒu hěnduō qiǎo qǔ háo duó de ànlì, lìng rén shēnsī.There are many historical cases of seizure through trickery and force, which give us food for thought.
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