蹭
cèng
Description
“蹭”本来的意思是轻轻地摩擦，比如猫用头蹭你的腿。
The original meaning of "蹭" is to rub lightly, like a cat rubbing its head against your leg.
在口语里，“蹭”常常表示不花钱就享受别人的东西，比如蹭饭、蹭网。
In spoken language, "蹭" often means enjoying someone else's things without paying, like "蹭饭" (freeloading meals) or "蹭网" (using someone's internet).
Meanings
蹭cèng
to rub against; to brush against
小猫用身体蹭我的腿。
The kitten rubs its body against my leg.
蹭cèng
to get something for free off others
他常来我家蹭饭。
He often comes to my house to freeload meals.
蹭cèng
to move slowly; to dawdle
快点走，别蹭了。
Hurry up and go, stop lingering.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
The "freeloading" sense (蹭饭/蹭车) is very common in casual spoken Chinese.
- Etymology
Core meaning is rubbing/scraping; slang sense extends to "piggybacking" on others.
In videos
Images