man4 zi1 man4 gou1民脂民膏
Jyutpingman4 zi1 man4 gou1
Yalemàhn jī màhn gōu
Definition
The wealth exploited and squeezed from the people.
writtenmoneypeople
How it's used
This idiom carries a strong sense of moral condemnation and is almost exclusively used to criticize corruption or the misuse of public funds. It evokes a vivid image of the people's lifeblood being drained away, making it much more emotionally charged than neutral terms for taxes or public money. It is frequently used in political discourse or when discussing social injustice.
Examples
The buildings they constructed are all built with the wealth exploited from the people.
It is really wrong for you to squander wealth that was exploited from the people.
Related words
Common phrases
to exploit the wealth of the people
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Grammar guides
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