- 尸位素餐 shīwèisùcān to hold a sinecure(idiom) to hold a position while doing no work; to neglect one's duties while enjoying the benefits of office
- 尸禄素餐 shīlùsùcān to enjoy the benefits of office without doing any workTo hold a high position and receive a salary without fulfilling one's duties; to lead an idle life while being supported by others.
- 窃位素餐 qièwèisùcān to hold a position without workingTo occupy a high position and receive a salary while doing nothing for the public interest; to hold a post without being worthy of it.
- 素餐尸位 sùcānshīwèi to hold a sinecureTo hold a high position and receive a salary without actually doing any work; to occupy a post without fulfilling its responsibilities.