吃 大 户

chī dà hùdictionary entry

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

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Original source entry:

吃大戶 吃大户 [chi1 da4 hu4] /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/

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