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欲益反損 (juk6 jik1 faan2 syun2) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

欲益反損 (juk6 jik1 faan2 syun2, yù yì fǎn sǔn) — wishing for profit, but causing loss (idiom); good intentions that lead to disaster; It all ends in tears.

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Usage

Level

beyond HSK

Related words

• 欲取姑予 (juk6 ceoi2 gu1 jyu4) — variant of 欲取姑與|欲取姑与[yu4 qu3 gu1 yu3]
• 欲取姑與 (juk6 ceoi2 gu1 jyu5) — (idiom) to make concessions for the sake of future gains
• 欲念 (juk6 nim6) — desire
• 欲振乏力 (juk6 zan3 fat6 lik6) — to try to rouse oneself but lack the strength (idiom)
• 欲擒故縱 (juk6 kam4 gu3 zung3) — In order to capture, one must let loose.; to loosen the reins only to grasp the…
• 欲海 (juk6 hoi2) — ocean of lust (Buddhist term); worldly desires

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