láng tūn hǔ yàn

eating greedily

The Chinese phrase '狼吞虎咽' (láng tūn hǔ yàn) describes the act of eating in a very greedy or voracious manner, akin to how a wolf or tiger would consume food. It often implies a lack of table manners or a hurried approach to eating, usually due to hunger or desire. This expression can be used in both literal and figurative contexts to illustrate excessive consumption of food or resources.