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讨钱
tǎoqián
Description
“讨钱”的意思是向别人要钱，常常指乞丐在街上问路人要钱。
"讨钱" means to ask others for money, often referring to beggars asking passersby on the street.
它也可以指跟别人讨回自己借出去的钱。
It can also mean to demand back money that one has lent to others.
Meanings
讨钱tǎoqián
to beg for money
一个老人在路边讨钱。
An old man is begging for money by the roadside.
讨钱tǎoqián
to ask for money owed; demand payment
他来我家讨钱了。
He came to my house to ask for money.
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Notes
- Etymology
讨 (to ask for / demand) + 钱 (money).
- Nuance
often implies begging or pressing someone to pay, with a somewhat negative tone.
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