橫徵暴斂

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ruthless exploitation and demanding exorbitant taxes and levies by force

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. ruthless exploitation and demanding exorbitant taxes and levies by force

Written Forms

橫徵暴斂Traditional · Main Form
横征暴敛Alternate Form

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