靠山吃山，靠水吃水
kào​shān​chī​shān, kào​shuǐ​chī​shuǐ

exploit position

靠山吃山，靠水吃水 kào​shān​chī​shān, kào​shuǐ​chī​shuǐ
exploit position
To exploit one's specific position, authority, or circumstances to advance oneself or gain personal benefits.
resource utilization
To make use of local resources or adapt to one's environment to make a living; to live off the land.

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