钓金龟 diàojīnguī to marry for money Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 钓 釣 diào to fish for to fish for or obtain by improper means, such as status or fame金龟 金龜 jīnguī wealthy husband (metaphorical) rich husband or son-in-law, often in the context of marrying for money (cf. 钓金龟 diàojīnguī)