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敲竹杠
qiāo zhú gàng
Description
"敲竹杠"的意思是有人利用别人的困难或弱点，向他要很多钱。
"敲竹杠" means someone takes advantage of another's difficulties or weaknesses to demand a lot of money.
这个词常用在买东西或者叫出租车的时候，说别人的要价太高。
This term is often used when buying things or taking a taxi to say the other party's price is too high.
Meanings
敲竹杠qiāo zhú gàng
to overcharge or extort money by taking advantage
这家店专门敲竹杠，价格太贵了。
This shop specializes in overcharging; the prices are too high.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally "to knock the bamboo pole," said to come from old boatmen tapping bamboo to demand extra payment.
- Nuance
informal and negative; describes unfair overcharging or extortion, not normal high prices.
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