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Definitions3 characters
lao1 dao4 cao3
(fig.) to clutch at straws (in desperation)/to take advantage of the situation (unscrupulously)
Usage•••frequent
Pronunciations

As word

1
lao1
(fig.) to clutch at straws (in desperation)/to take advantage of the situation (unscrupulously)
2
dao4
(fig.) to clutch at straws (in desperation)/to take advantage of the situation (unscrupulously)
3
cao3
(fig.) to clutch at straws (in desperation)/to take advantage of the situation (unscrupulously)