Definition
徒劳无益 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to make a futile effort that brings no benefit'. It describes actions that are wasted because they cannot achieve the desired result. Use it to emphasize that an effort is pointless and won't change the outcome.
f.e.
futile effortpointless exertionlabor in vain
Examples
- 徒劳无益，。Nǐ zhèyàng zuò wánquán shì tú láo mó, tā bú huì huí xīn zhuǎn yì de.What you're doing is completely futile — he won't change his mind.
- 徒劳无益，。Yǔqí tú láo mó de bàoyuàn, bùrú xiǎng bànfǎ jiějué wèntí.Instead of complaining futilely, it's better to think of a way to solve the problem.
- ，徒劳无益，。Tā shìtú shuōfú lǎobǎn, dàn tú láo mó, lǎobǎn yǐjīng juédìng le.He tried to persuade the boss, but it was futile — the boss had already decided.
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