吃大戶

hek3 daai6 wu6

to plunder the homes of the wealthy for food (in times of famine) · (of sb who has no income) to rely on others · to demand a "contribution" or "loan" from a business or wealthy individual

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to plunder the homes of the wealthy for food (in times of famine)
  2. (of sb who has no income) to rely on others
  3. to demand a "contribution" or "loan" from a business or wealthy individual

Written Forms

吃大戶Traditional · Main Form
吃大户Alternate Form

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