hōng​qiǎng

loot

Senses

哄抢/ 哄搶 hōng​qiǎng loot

verb · to seize or plunder goods forcibly in a chaotic or lawless crowd situation

货车在高速上翻倒后,车上的货物遭到了附近村民的哄抢。

哄抢/ 哄搶 hōng​qiǎng panic buy

verb · to rush to purchase goods in a disorderly or panicky manner, often due to a perceived scarcity or price hike

听说食盐要涨价,不少市民纷纷到超市哄抢。

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