Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「坐吃山空」 for better learning.
Here is the Chinese idiom 「坐吃山空」, along with its meaning and how it is used.
If you just sit and eat, even the mountain will be empty. It means that if one only consumes without engaging in production, even if one has mountains of wealth, it will be exhausted.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zuò chī shān kōng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cho5 hek3 saan1 hung1
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
