染指 (rǎn zhǐ) — to have a hand in (something improper or illegal); to take a cut of illicit profits
Definition
Literally 'to dip a finger in,' this idiom means to get involved in or take a share of something improper — usually shady dealings, bribes, or illegal profits.
idiom
to have a hand in (something improper or illegal)to take a cut of illicit profits
Examples
- 染指。Zhè jiā gōng sī de gāo guǎn rǎn zhǐ le fēi fǎ jiāo yì.The executives of this company had a hand in illegal transactions.
- 染指。Tā yīn wèi rǎn zhǐ hēi shì lì rùn ér bèi diào chá.He is under investigation for taking a cut of black market profits.
- ，染指。Zhè jiàn shì hěn mǐn gǎn, nǐ bú yào rǎn zhǐ.This matter is sensitive; don't get involved.
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