一无是处 (yī wú shì chù) — completely useless, good for nothing; having no redeeming qualities
Definition
A strong, total criticism meaning 'has not a single redeeming point.' Often used after criticism or in negation to soften a harsh judgment (e.g. 不是一无是处 = 'not without some merit').
idiom
completely uselessgood for nothinghaving no redeeming qualities
Examples
- ，一无是处。Suī rán tā méi kǎo shàng dà xué, dàn yě bú shì yī wú shì chù.Although he didn't get into university, he's not completely useless.
- 一无是处。Lǎo bǎn bǎ nà ge fāng àn pī píng dé yī wú shì chù.The boss criticized that plan as having no merit at all.
- ，一无是处。Měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ de yōu diǎn, bú yào jué de zì jǐ yī wú shì chù.Everyone has their own strengths; don't think you're good for nothing.
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