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得不偿失

dé bù cháng shī
HSK 7

English Meaning

the gains do not make up for the losses (idiom)

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得不偿失
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1. PREVIOUS

不要因小失大

“Don't be penny-wise”

2. TARGET TURN 得不偿失

“and pound-foolish.”

3. NEXT

当然了

“Of course,”

《蜜语纪》 · daily_life
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算下来得不偿失
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不具备成为头部的实力啊

“doesn't have the potential to become a breakout phenomenon.”

“The payoff just isn't worth it if you do that math.”

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我觉得还是 喂

“I still think... Hello?”

《爱情没有神话》 · business_and_trade
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若因我染上时气 得不偿失
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💡 INTENT:

“Keep your distance and leave; you will only endanger yourself by staying near me.”

1. PREVIOUS

太史丞也早些回去休息吧

“You should rest too.”

“If you catch the epidemic because of me, it won't be worth it.”

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还说自己不信这些

“So much for "I don't believe in that."”

《唐宫奇案之青雾风鸣》 · historical_and_court
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