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倾家荡产

傾家蕩產
qīng jiā dàng chǎnHSK 7

倾家荡产 (qīng jiā dàng chǎn) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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  1. Englishto lose everything one owns (lit. to empty the household and lose all property)

    • EX
      他因为迷上了赌博，最后落得个倾家荡产的下场。

      He became addicted to gambling and eventually lost everything he owned.

    • EX
      为了治好儿子的病，他几乎倾家荡产。

      He nearly lost everything he owned in order to pay for his son's medical treatment.