Nantoka/啃kěnHSK 7–9啃 (kěn) is a Chinese word meaning “to gnaw; to nibble; to bite”.Meanings1to gnaw2to nibble3to bitePart of speechverbRelated words啃书lit. to gnaw a book啃老(coll.) to live with and depend on one's parents even upon reaching adulthood啃老族(coll.) adults still living with and depending on their parents嘴啃泥to fall flat on one's faceStudy Chinese with flashcards →