勤有功，戲無益

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Chinese

diligent; frequent
to have; there is; there are
to have; there is; there are; to exist; to be
 
merit; achievement; result
merit; achievement; result; service; accomplishment
 
trick; drama; play
trick; drama; play; show
 
 to be in vain; to have no benefit; to not be helpful
trad. (勤有功，戲無益) 勤 有 功 ， 戲 無益
simp. (勤有功，戏无益) 勤 有 功 ， 戏 无益

Etymology

From the Three Character Classic:

勤有功，戲無益。戒之哉，宜勉力。 [Literary Chinese, trad.]
勤有功，戏无益。戒之哉，宜勉力。 [Literary Chinese, simp.]
From: Three Character Classic, circa 13th century CE
Qín yǒu gōng, xì wúyì. Jiè zhī zāi, yí miǎnlì.
Diligence has its reward; play has no advantages. Oh, be on your guard, and put forth your strength.

Pronunciation

Proverb

勤有功，戲無益

  1. diligence has its reward while play has no benefit
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