「於事無補 / 無補於事」
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Character、 Pronunciation: |
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Individual Character Meaning: |
於 at, on; with regard to 事 matter; to be engaged in; to serve; affair; thing; business; event; trouble; accident; incident; problem 無 nothing; none; nil; without; lacking 補 to mend; to repair; to fill; to supply; to make up for; to tutor; belatedly |
Part of Speech: | expression |
Explanation: |
regardless of what one does, the outcome of a matter will remain unchanged; futile
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See also: | 無濟於事 枉然 徒 |
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