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This idiom is often used in both formal and informal contexts. Be careful not to use it lightly; it carries a serious connotation related to financial ruin. Common collocations include '倾家荡产的后果' (the consequences of losing one's fortune).
While this idiom is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for learners at higher levels who are studying idiomatic expressions. Focus on understanding its components and how it relates to discussions about finance and personal stories of loss.
Learners often misinterpret this idiom as simply meaning 'to lose money' rather than the total loss of family wealth. For example, saying '我倾家荡产了' (I lost some money) is incorrect; it should be '我倾家荡产了' (I lost my entire fortune).
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How to say to lose a family fortune (idiom) in Chinese
“to lose a family fortune (idiom)” in Chinese is倾家荡产
The idiom 倾家荡产 (qīng jiā dàng chǎn) means to lose one's entire family fortune, often due to disastrous circumstances or reckless behavior. It is commonly used to describe situations where someone suffers severe financial losses, leading to ruin or bankruptcy.
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This idiom is often used in both formal and informal contexts. Be careful not to use it lightly; it carries a serious connotation related to financial ruin. Common collocations include '倾家荡产的后果' (the consequences of losing one's fortune).
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Learners often misinterpret this idiom as simply meaning 'to lose money' rather than the total loss of family wealth. For example, saying '我倾家荡产了' (I lost some money) is incorrect; it should be '我倾家荡产了' (I lost my entire fortune).
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