尸位素餐 in English shi1 wei4 su4 can1 Meaning

Meanings

• to hold a sinecure (idiomatic expression)

Pinyin

shi1 wei4 su4 can1

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

尸shi1person representing the dead (during burial ceremonies) 位wei4position 素su4raw silk 餐can1meal