tọa hưởng kỳ thành
Definition
- Idiom (Thành ngữ):
- To reap where one has not sown / To enjoy the fruits of others' labor: The idiom "tọa hưởng kỳ thành" describes the act of sitting idly and enjoying the successful results or achievements that were earned through the hard work and effort of other people. It implies a passive, often unfair, benefit from others' toil.
Usage Examples
- Idiom:
- Anh ta chẳng làm gì cả, chỉ biết tọa hưởng kỳ thành mà thôi. (He does nothing, he only knows how to reap where he has not sown.)
- Không thể để những kẻ lười biếng tọa hưởng kỳ thành của cả tập thể. (We cannot let lazy people enjoy the fruits of the whole team's labor.)
Advanced Usage
- This idiom is often used in a critical or disapproving context to highlight injustice, laziness, or exploitation. It can be applied in various settings, from workplace dynamics to historical or political commentary.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngồi mát ăn bát vàng (Idiom): Another Vietnamese idiom with a similar meaning of enjoying luxury and benefits without making any effort.
Synonyms
- To reap the benefits: To receive advantages, especially from someone else's work.
- To freeload: To take advantage of others' generosity without giving anything in return.
- To profit from others' efforts: To gain an advantage from the work done by others.
Related Idioms
- Hưởng công lao người khác: To bask in the glory of others' achievements. This phrase is a more direct description of the same concept.