捡
漏

About

The word 捡漏 is formed from the characters 捡, meaning to pick up, and 漏, meaning to leak or an oversight, combining to create a compound where the action of picking up targets what has been overlooked, thus denoting the act of acquiring something valuable due to a gap in attention or knowledge.

Word Definition - 捡漏

jiǎn lòu to repair a leaky roof; (dialect) to find fault; to nitpick; (slang) to score a bargain (esp. when the seller is unaware of the item's true value); (slang) to take advantage of an unexpected opportunity

Individual Character Details

捡 jiǎn
漏 lòu