English–Chinese
“mooch” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyincèng
Example
他经常来我家蹭饭。tā jīng cháng lái wǒ jiā cèng fàn
He often comes to my house to mooch a meal.
How to say “mooch” in Chinese
“Mooch” in Chinese is 蹭 (cèng).
Sliding alongside a source of convenience so its benefit comes with almost no personal cost.
Example sentences with 蹭
学生们有时去旁听别的班级蹭课。xué shēng men yǒu shí qù páng tīng bié de bān jí cèng kè
Students sometimes sit in on other classes for free.
Tips for using 蹭
- In everyday conversation, the word is informal and mildly judgmental because it describes unequal participation rather than simply accepting a friend's generous offer.