吃大戶 chī dà hù

DEFINITIONS

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

CHARACTERS

吃 chī
HSK 1
eat; drink; suffer, endure, bear
大 dà
HSK 1
big, great, vast, large, high
戶 hù door; family, household