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無功而返
mou4 gung1 ji4 faan2 |
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return without success; wild goose chase; on a fool's errand Level: 3 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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Characters in this word:無 mou4 - not; negative; don't have功 gung1 - merit; meritorious service; effect; skill 而 ji4 - and, also; but; otherwise 返 faan1 faan2 - return; go back |
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