吃小灶

chīxiǎozào ㄔ ㄒㄧㄠˇ ㄗㄠˋ

    • to receive special treatment
    • to get extra private tutoring

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Saying俗语俗語

Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally
eat from the small stove
Meaning
To receive special treatment, as officials once got separate better meals; also used for extra private tutoring. Slightly resentful or neutral.

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