領盒飯 lǐng hé fàn

(of a character) to die; to get killed off

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. (coll.) (of an actor with a bit part) to receive a boxed meal when one's job is done (phrase used e.g. by movie viewers when a character dies)

Characters

Character Meaning
領 lǐng
to receive; to lead; collar
盒 hé HSK 4
small box; case
飯 fàn
meal; cooked rice; devotee