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v.dissipate the family fortune
投机能够起家，也能败家。
Speculation can lead to sudden wealth or downfall.
败家子
reckless spender
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Word usage
- Separable word"败" and "家" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他因为赌博，败了家。
Due to gambling, he has squandered his family fortune.
他虽败过家，但不久又重振了家业。
Although he had squandered his family fortune, he soon regained it.