蚕食 cán shí

fig. to embezzle progressively

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 23890th word

Definitions

  1. 1. fig. to embezzle progressively
  2. 2. to nibble away at (as silkworm consume leaves)

Characters

Character Meaning
蚕 cán
silkworm
食 shí HSK 5
to eat; food; animal feed