Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
一劳永逸
yī láo yǒng yì
Description
这个词的意思是：现在辛苦做一次，以后就再也不用担心了。
This word means: work hard once now, and you won't have to worry again later.
人们常用它来说一个能一次解决所有问题的好办法。
People often use it to describe a good solution that solves all problems at once.
Meanings
一劳永逸yī láo yǒng yì
work hard once and be free of trouble forever
这个办法能一劳永逸地解决问题。
This method can solve the problem once and for all.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 'one labor (一劳), forever (永) at ease (逸)' — one effort brings lasting rest.
- Usage
often followed by 地 as an adverb modifying verbs like 解决 (solve).
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