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一无是处

一無是處
yīwúshìchù
idiom #7,344

Meanings

  1. 1 to have no merits at all
  2. 2 completely worthless; good for nothing

Characters

一
yī
one; a single
无
wú
without; lacking
是
shì
correct; right
处
chù
place; point; aspect
Literally 'not a single correct aspect' — completely without any redeeming quality.

Examples

他并不是一无是处的人。
Tā bìng bùshì yīwúshìchù de rén.
He's not a completely worthless person.
不要觉得自己一无是处。
Bùyào juéde zìjǐ yīwúshìchù.
Don't think of yourself as good for nothing.
这个方案一无是处，必须重做。
Zhège fāng'àn yīwúshìchù, bìxū chóngzuò.
This plan is completely worthless; it must be redone.

Tips

usage
Often used in the negative (不是一无是处, 并非一无是处) to soften criticism, meaning 'not entirely without merit.'

Stroke Order

一 yī
无 wú
是 shì
处 chù