素餐尸位 — “To occupy a post without fulfilling its duties”
素餐尸位 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to occupy a post without fulfilling its duties”. To be a mere figurehead or an idler in office, enjoying emoluments without rendering services.
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素餐尸位 Pronunciation and Pinyin
素餐尸位 Character Breakdown
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新来的经理虽然职位很高，却总是素餐尸位，很少关心实际业务，导致团队士气低落。
Although the new manager holds a high position, he always occupies it without performing any duties, rarely paying attention to actual business, which led to low team morale.
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Synonyms of 素餐尸位
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What does 素餐尸位 mean?
素餐尸位 (sù cān shī wèi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to occupy a post without fulfilling its duties”.
How do you pronounce 素餐尸位?
素餐尸位 is pronounced sù cān shī wèi in Mandarin Chinese.
What is the Chinese definition of 素餐尸位?
素餐：白吃饭；尸位：空占职位，不尽职守。空占着职位而不做事，白吃饭。