féi​shuǐ​bù​liú​wài​rén​tián

keep benefits internal

  • created sense approved 肥水不流外人田 · féi​shuǐ​bù​liú​wài​rén​tián · keep benefits internal

    肥水不流外人田

    féi​shuǐ​bù​liú​wài​rén​tián

    keep benefits internal

    To keep advantages, resources, or profits within one's own family or social circle rather than letting outsiders benefit.

    他把这个赚钱的机会介绍给了表弟,真是肥水不流外人田。

    created sense