捡漏

Traditional: 撿漏

jiǎn lòu

Dictionary entry

to repair a leaky roof

What does 捡漏 mean?

捡漏 (jiǎn lòu) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to repair a leaky roof

2(dialect) to find fault; to nitpick

3(slang) to score a bargain (esp. when the seller is unaware of the item's true value)

4(slang) to take advantage of an unexpected opportunity

Character breakdown

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捡jiǎnto pick up; to collect; to gather 漏lòuto leak · to divulge

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How to pronounce 捡漏

捡漏

jiǎn lòu

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