To starve oneself while sitting on a pile of grain; to suffer from want despite having plenty, due to being overly miserly or unwilling to use one's resources.
他虽然家境富裕，却总是省吃俭用，从不舍得为自己添置新衣，真是戤米囤饿杀
Although he comes from a wealthy family, he always lives frugally, never willing to buy new clothes for himself; he's truly starving himself while sitting on a pile of grain.
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Ancient
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