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土豪劣绅
tǔ​háo​liè​shēn

local tyrants and evil gentry

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  1. 土豪 tǔ​háo
    local tyrant
    A person with wealth and power who acts as a bully or strongman in their local area, historically used to refer to predatory landlords.
  2. 劣绅 劣紳 liè​shēn
    evil gentry
    landlords or gentry members who act wickedly and bully the local population