功高不赏(gōng gāo bù shǎng)

4 charactersTrad. 功高不賞

high merit that one can never repay (idiom)

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meritorious deed or serviceFull guide →
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Word information

Pinyin
gōng gāo bù shǎng
Meaning
high merit that one can never repay (idiom); invaluable achievements
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Characters
4
Traditional
功高不賞

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