Qie Wei Su Can means to hold a high position without contributing, receiving salary in vain, often used as a humble expression, originating from the Book of Han, Biography of Yang Yun.
窃位素餐（qiè wèi sù cān）指占着高位不做事，白拿俸禄，常为谦词，出自《汉书·杨恽传》。
| 成语 | 窃位素餐 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 素：空；餐：吃饭，指俸禄。窃居高位，无功受禄。旧指高级官员饱食终日，无所用心。后也用作谦词。 |
| 出处 | 《汉书·杨恽传》：“已负窃位素餐之责久矣。” |
| 拼音 | qiè wèi sù cān |
| 拼音码 | qwsc |
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