暴利 bàolì sudden huge profits
How to remember 暴利: 暴 violent + 利 benefit = sudden huge profits.
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How it is used
- 'Exorbitant/windfall profits' - 牟取暴利 (móuqǔ bàolì) to reap huge illicit profits.
- Negative: implies unfair, excessive gain, often exploitative.
- Contrast plain 利润 (lìrùn, profit) - 暴利 flags profiteering.