趙家人

See also: 赵家人

Chinese

Zhao family person
people
(member)
trad. (趙家人) 趙家 人
simp. (赵家人) 赵家 人

Etymology

A reference to Lu Xun's novel The True Story of Ah Q, from the family patriarch's cutting remarks to the protagonist, a servant who had bragged about being part of the family, saying "You think you're worthy of the surname Zhao?" (你也配姓趙？)

Pronunciation

Noun

趙家人

  1. (derogatory, slang) the rich and powerful in China, people who are able to use their connections to retain power or amass enormous wealth in business in the current regime.

Usage notes

Officially proscribed within China, particularly when used in reference to members of the CPC.

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