蚕食 (蠶食) cánshí

cánshí verb to nibble away at (as silkworm consume leaves); fig. to embezzle progressively
Domain: Modern Chinese 现代汉语 , Subdomain: Food and Drink , Concept:
Notes: (CC-CEDICT '蠶食')

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