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吃大户

chī dà hù

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Definitions

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