据为己有 () — to appropriate (something) to oneself; to take possession of (something that rightfully belongs to others)

Definition

An idiom meaning to take or keep something for oneself, especially something that rightfully belongs to others — often with a sense of dishonesty or selfishness.

idiom
to appropriate (something) to oneselfto take possession of (something that rightfully belongs to others)

Examples

  • 据为己有
    Tā bǎ gōng sī de gōng kuǎn jū le.
    He appropriated the company's public funds for himself.
  • 据为己有
    Nǐ bù néng bǎ bié rén de gōng láo jū.
    You cannot take credit for others' accomplishments.
  • 据为己有
    Zhè xiē wén wù bèi bù fǎ fèn zǐ jū.
    These cultural relics were appropriated by lawbreakers.

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