染指 (rǎn zhǐ) — to have a hand in (something improper or illegal); to take a cut of illicit profits

Définition

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

Exemples

  • 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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