吃青春飯 chī qīng chūn fàn

rely on youth for work; have a youth-based job

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to make the most of one's youthfulness in one's choice of employment (e.g. modeling)

Characters

Character Meaning
吃 chī HSK 1
to eat; to consume; to eat at (a cafeteria etc)
青 qīng HSK 5
green; blue; young (of people)
春 chūn HSK 3
spring (season); youthful; joyful
飯 fàn
meal; cooked rice; devotee