lāo​yī​bǎ

to make a profit

  1. to gain improperly
    To get or obtain something through improper or dishonest means.
  2. numeralparticle
    [brief action]
    Used between a repeated verb to show that the action is brief, casual, or an attempt.
  3. measure word
    [classifier]
    Used for objects with handles, things that can be held in one hand, bundles, certain abstract concepts (like strength or age), or for hand movements and actions.