We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「屍位素餐」, explained below.
We’re presenting the idiom 「屍位素餐」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
To occupy a position without performing one’s duties; to eat for free. Occupying a position without doing any work is just eating for free.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shī wèi sù cān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
si1 wai2 sou3 chaan1
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.
