欲益反损

Traditional: 欲益反損

yù yì fǎn sǔn

Dictionary entry

wishing for profit, but causing loss (idiom); good intentions that lead to disaster

What does 欲益反损 mean?

欲益反损 (yù yì fǎn sǔn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1wishing for profit, but causing loss (idiom); good intentions that lead to disaster

2It all ends in tears.

Character breakdown

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欲yùdesire · appetite 益Yìsurname Yi 反fǎncontrary · in reverse 损sǔn(bound form) to decrease; to diminish · (bound form) to harm; to damage

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欲益反损

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