Chinese
bùláoérhuò
Meaning: to reap without sowing; to get something for nothing
Part of Speech: Verb, Four-character idiom

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Example sentences

天下沒有不勞而獲的事,凡事都要靠自己努力。
天下没有不劳而获的事,凡事都要靠自己努力。
There is no such thing as getting something for nothing in the world; everything depends on one's own efforts.
不要妄想能不勞而獲。
Don't dream of getting something for nothing.

Usage Notes

Describes someone who gains benefits without putting in any effort.

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