吃
老
本
c
h
ī
c
h
ī
l
á
o
l
ǎ
o
b
ě
n
b
ě
n
Definitions
1. to live off one's past gains
2. bask in one's past glory
3. to rest on one's laurels
Components
吃
chī
–
to eat
老本
lǎo běn
–
capital