勤有功,戲無益
Chinese edit
diligent; frequent | to have; there is; there are to have; there is; there are; to exist; to be |
merit; achievement; result merit; achievement; result; service; accomplishment |
trick; drama; play trick; drama; play; show |
to be in vain; to have no benefit; to not be helpful | |||
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trad. (勤有功,戲無益) | 勤 | 有 | 功 | , | 戲 | 無益 | |
simp. (勤有功,戏无益) | 勤 | 有 | 功 | , | 戏 | 无益 |
Etymology edit
From the Three Character Classic:
Pronunciation edit
Proverb edit
勤有功,戲無益