Definition
坐享其成 is a four-character idiom meaning to sit back and enjoy the benefits of others' hard work without contributing any effort yourself. It carries a negative connotation of laziness or taking unfair advantage.
f.e.
to enjoy the fruits of others' labor without working for them
Examples
- 坐享其成，。Tā zǒngshì xiǎng zuò xiǎng jī, cóng bù zìjǐ nǔlì.He always wants to enjoy the fruits of others' labor and never works hard himself.
- 坐享其成，。Gōngsī de yìxiē yuángōng zhǐ xiǎng zuò xiǎng jī, dǎozhì tuánduì xiàolǜ xiàjiàng.Some employees in the company just want to enjoy the fruits of others' labor, causing the team's efficiency to drop.
- 坐享其成，。Wǒmen bù néng zuò xiǎng jī, měi ge rén dōu yǒu yìwù gòngxiàn lìliàng.We cannot enjoy the fruits of others' labor; everyone has the duty to contribute.
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