Candidate expression
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 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | yi1 shi4 wu2 cheng2 |
| Definitions | (idiom) to have achieved nothing; to be a total failure; to get nowhere |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
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?
一事无成 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.