(coll.) to live with and depend on one's parents even upon reaching adulthood

kěn lǎo

k+ěn·3rd tonel+ǎo·3rd tone

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I advised him to be independent of his parents.

我劝他别老想着啃老。

She's still dependent on her parents.

她是啃老族。

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