Definition
不虚此行 is a fixed four-character expression meaning 'this trip was not in vain' — you say it when an experience (a journey, a visit, an event) turned out to be valuable, educational, or memorable enough to justify the effort. It's often used after returning from a place or finishing an activity, as a positive summary. The literal meaning ('not empty this trip') is transparent, but the phrase is idiomatic and should be learned as a whole unit.
f.e.
it's been a worthwhile tripthis journey was not wasted
Examples
- 煌，不虚此行。Zhè cì qù Dūnhuáng cānguān Mògāokū, zhēn shì bù xū cǐ xíng.This trip to Dunhuang to visit the Mogao Caves was truly worthwhile.
- ，，不虚此行。Tīng le zhè chǎng jiǎngzuò, wǒ xué dào le hěn duō xīn zhīshi, bù xū cǐ xíng.After attending this lecture, I learned a lot of new knowledge — it was not a wasted trip.
- ，，不虚此行。Suīrán lùtú yáoyuǎn, dàn kàn dào rúcǐ zhuànglì de fēngjǐng, bù xū cǐ xíng.Although the journey was long, seeing such magnificent scenery made it all worthwhile.
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