一貧如洗

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Chinese

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one; single; a
one; single; a; (before verbs) as soon as, once; (before a noun) entire (family, etc.)
 
poor as (if); such as to wash; to bathe
trad. (一貧如洗)
simp. (一贫如洗)

Pronunciation

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Idiom

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一貧如洗

  1. poor as a church mouse; penniless