(fig.) (coll.) to fleece a group of people repeatedly (esp. small investors, consumers or fans), treating them as an endlessly renewable resource to harvest for profit
Headword or pronunciation割韭菜
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Headword or pronunciation韭
garlic chives (Allium tuberosum), aka Chinese chives / (coll.) naive or easily exploited people (esp. small investors or consumers), likened to chives that can be repeatedly harvested for profit
Headword or pronunciation韭菜
chive pocket, savory pan-fried turnover stuffed with garlic chives and other ingredients (usually contains scrambled eggs)
Headword or pronunciation韭菜盒子
chive flowers
Headword or pronunciation韭菜花
yellow chives (Chinese chives grown without sunlight, resulting in white stems and yellow leaves)
Headword or pronunciation韭黄
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