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熙月 leah
Professional Teacher✨ “吃力不讨好”
(chī lì bù tǎo hǎo)
🌟 It means:
“To put in a lot of effort but gain no appreciation.”
📚 This saying describes:
Trying very hard to help or do something,
but ending up unappreciated or even criticized.
👉 For example:
“我已经尽力帮他了,结果却吃力不讨好。”
“I tried my best to help, but it only backfired.”
Jan 26, 2026 12:55 PM
熙月 leah
Language Skills
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Learning Language
English
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