to pan for gold · (fig.) to seek quick profits; to cash in (on an opportunity)

táo jīn

t+áo·2nd tonej+īn·1st tone

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They're panning for gold.

他们正在淘金。

In 1848, people came to California to dig for gold.

1848年人们来加利福尼亚淘金。