Definition
一无是处 is a four‑character idiom (成语) that literally means 'not one single point is correct'. Figuratively it describes someone or something as completely useless, good‑for‑nothing, or having no redeeming qualities. You often see it used as a predicate or complement in criticism: 他把我说得一无是处 'He ran me down completely'.
f.e.
completely uselessgood for nothinghaving no redeeming qualities
Examples
- ，一无是处。Suīrán tā méi kǎo shàng dàxué, dàn yě bú shì yī wú shì chù.Although he didn't get into university, he's not completely useless.
- 一无是处。Lǎobǎn bǎ nàge fāng'àn pīpíng de yī wú shì chù.The boss criticized that plan as having no merit at all.
- ，一无是处。Měi gè rén dōu yǒu zìjǐ de yōudiǎn, bú yào juéde zìjǐ yī wú shì chù.Everyone has their own strengths; don't think you're good for nothing.
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