Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「坐吃山崩」 below.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「坐吃山崩」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
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 bēng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cho5 hek3 saan1 bang1
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
