蚕食 in English can2 shi2 Meaning

Meanings

  • to nibble away at (as silkworm consume leaves)
  • metaphorically to embezzle progressively

Simplified Characters

蚕 食

Traditional Characters

蠶 食

Pinyin

can2 shi2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

蚕can2silkworm 食shi2to eat