得不偿失 in English de2 bu4 chang2 shi1 Meaning

Meanings

  • the gains do not make up for the losses (idiomatic expression)

Simplified Characters

得 不 偿 失

Traditional Characters

得 不 償 失

Pinyin

de2 bu4 chang2 shi1

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

得de2to obtain 不bu4(negative prefix) 偿chang2to repay 失shi1to lose