民脂民膏
mín​zhī​mín​gāo

public wealth

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    民脂民膏

    mín​zhī​mín​gāo

    public wealth

    The hard-won wealth and resources of the people, often referring to tax money or labor as an object of exploitation, corruption, or misuse.

    贪官污吏搜刮民脂民膏，过着极其奢靡的生活。

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