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 「前功盡廢」, explained below.
The Chinese idiom 「前功盡廢」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
All previous efforts were completely in vain.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qián gōng jìn fèi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chin4 gung1 jeun6 fai3
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.

