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Free Chinese learning, tailored for you! This series highlights idioms and proverbs, useful in many contexts. Let’s explain 「一無所獲」 and how it’s used.

The idiom 「一無所獲」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Nothing: nothing at all. Nothing was gained.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yī wú suǒ huò

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yat1 mou4 so2 wok6

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.