We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「勞而無功」, explained below.
Let’s learn about the idiom 「勞而無功」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.
I put in a lot of effort but got no results.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
láo ér wú gōng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lou4 yi4 mou4 gung1
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.

