吃大户

Traditional: 吃大戶
chī dà hù
Dictionary entry
to plunder the homes of the wealthy for food (in times of famine)

What does 吃大户 mean?

吃大户 (chī dà hù) has the following dictionary meaning.

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

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How to pronounce 吃大户

吃大户
chī dà hù
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