拖家带口
tuō​jiā​dài​kǒu

to be tied down by a family

  1. 拖 tuō verbparticle
    to hold back
    to tie down, restrain, or involve others in trouble; to hinder
  2. 家 jiā noun
    home
    place where one lives; home; household; family
  3. 带 帶 dài verb
    to lead
    to lead; to guide; to head a team; to take the lead; to drive or bring along others
  4. 口 kǒu measure word
    [classifier]
    used for family members, domestic animals, mouthfuls of food or breath, and certain objects like wells, pots, or bells