一掷巨万 — “To spend lavishly or squander immense wealth in a single act”
一掷巨万 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to spend lavishly or squander immense wealth in a single act”. Literally, “A single throw of immense wealth”.
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一掷巨万 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一掷巨万 Character Breakdown
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那个富有的收藏家看中了一件稀有古董，毫不犹豫地一掷巨万，将其收入囊中。
The wealthy collector, captivated by a rare antique, didn't hesitate to spend lavishly and acquired it.
Idioms Related to 一掷巨万
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Open the tool →Questions about 一掷巨万
What does 一掷巨万 mean?
一掷巨万 (yī zhì jù wàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to spend lavishly or squander immense wealth in a single act”.
How do you pronounce 一掷巨万?
一掷巨万 is pronounced yī zhì jù wàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一掷巨万 literally mean?
Literally, 一掷巨万 means “a single throw of immense wealth”. It is used to mean “to spend lavishly or squander immense wealth in a single act”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一掷巨万?
掷：投，扔。形容挥霍无度