吃大户 in English chi1 da4 hu4 Meaning

Meanings

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

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Pinyin

chi1 da4 hu4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

chi1to eat da4big hu4a household