mau4 ceoi2牟取

Jyutpingmau4 ceoi2

Yalemàuh chéui

動詞

Definition

To seek or obtain, usually by nefarious means or for illicit gain.

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How it's used

This term is almost exclusively used in formal or journalistic contexts to describe unethical or illegal acquisition of wealth. It carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the person is exploiting a situation for selfish gain. Unlike everyday verbs for getting things, it is rarely used in casual conversation.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋jung6用ni1呢di1啲sau2手dyun6段mau4牟ceoi2取bou6暴lei6利，zan1真hai6係hou2好gwo3過fan1分。

They used these methods to profiteer, it is really excessive.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得keoi5佢hai6係mai6咪soeng2想kaau3靠ni1呢go3個gai3計waak6劃mau4牟ceoi2取si1私lei6利aa4呀？

Do you think he is trying to seek personal gain through this plan?

Common phrases

mau4牟ceoi2取bou6暴lei6利

to profiteer

mau4牟ceoi2取si1私lei6利

to seek personal gain

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct synonym for general verbs like 攞 or 拎, but it is far too formal and carries a specific sense of corruption or greed that makes it inappropriate for everyday requests.