吃大户

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   to plunder the homes of the wealthy for food (in times of famine)

   • jīhuāngshí,tāmenqùchīdàhù.

     饥荒时，他们去吃大户。🔊

     During the famine, they went to raid the homes of wealthy families for food.

2. 貳动verb

   (of sb who has no income) to rely on others

   • tāméiyǒugōngzuò,zhǐnéngchīdàhù.

     他没有工作，只能吃大户。🔊

     He has no job and can only depend on others for support.

3. 參动verb

   to demand a "contribution" or "loan" from a business or wealthy individual

   • tāmenxiǎngchīdàhù.

     他们想吃大户。🔊

     They want to squeeze money out of the rich.