据为己有 (jū) — 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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