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The character "捞", with its traditional form "撈", is structured with a hand radical (扌) on the left and a phonetic component, "劳" in simplified and "勞" in traditional, which guides its pronunciation. The hand radical denotes actions involving the hand, while the phonetic element aligns with the sound "lāo", originally conveying the sense of scooping or dredging something from a liquid. Over time, this meaning expanded from physical retrieval to encompass abstract acquisition, often implying gain through dubious or opportunistic means, such as in contexts referring to illicit profiteering or securing advantages.
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我从湖里捞起树叶。
妈妈用勺子捞汤里的菜。
渔民每天在海上捞鱼。
他捞到了一个好机会。
那家公司从合同里捞了不少利润。
我们应该从错误中捞取教训。
这个计划让参与者捞到了实际利益。
在市场波动时，他巧妙捞了一笔。