have only to open one 's mouth to be fed -- lead an easy life , with everything provided(fàn lái kāi kǒu)

have only to open one 's mouth to be fed -- lead an easy life , with everything provided

It is a Chinese idiom with the pronunciation of F à NL á IK à IK à u, which means to eat ready-made food. It is also used to describe getting something for nothing and enjoying the success. From Fangyan.

The origin of Idioms

Yuan Zhen's "Fangyan" in Tang Dynasty: "a meal is like a crow."

Analysis of Idioms

Open your mouth when you eat

Idiom usage

As an object or attributive, it refers to a person who enjoys success while sitting. example we can't live a life of open mouth.

Chinese PinYin : fàn lái kāi kǒu