雁过拔毛

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   lit. to grab feathers from a flying goose

   • yànguòbámáo,yīdiǎnryěbùfàngguò.

     雁过拔毛，一点儿也不放过。🔊

     Even a goose passing overhead won't escape having its feathers plucked—not even a single one is spared.

2. 貳动verb

   fig. to seize any opportunity

   • tāzǒngshìyànguòbámáo,yīdiǎnkuīdōubùchī.

     他总是雁过拔毛，一点亏都不吃。🔊

     He always seizes every opportunity to gain something, never willing to suffer any loss.

3. 參形adjective

   pragmatic

   • tāzǒngshìyànguòbámáo,cóngbùfàngguòrènhéjīhuì.

     他总是雁过拔毛，从不放过任何机会。🔊

     He always takes advantage of every opportunity without missing a single one.