事倍功半(shì bèi gōng bàn)

4 characters

(idiom) to expend twice the effort for half the result

Character breakdown

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matterFull guide →
(two, three etc) -foldFull guide →
meritorious deed or serviceFull guide →
halfFull guide →

Word information

Pinyin
shì bèi gōng bàn
Meaning
(idiom) to expend twice the effort for half the result
HSK level
Characters
4
Traditional
Same

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