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一事无成 Meaning

一事无成

Learn the meaning of 一事无成, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 一事无成 means (idiom) to have achieved nothing; to be a total failure; to get nowhere.

Meaning in English

(idiom) to have achieved nothing; to be a total failure; to get nowhere

Chinese一事无成
Pinyinyi1 shi4 wu2 cheng2
Definitions(idiom) to have achieved nothing; to be a total failure; to get nowhere
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What does 一事无成 mean?

一事无成 means (idiom) to have achieved nothing; to be a total failure; to get nowhere.

How do you pronounce 一事无成?

一事无成 is pronounced yi1 shi4 wu2 cheng2 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 一事无成 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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