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一无所获 (yī wú suǒ huò)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To gain nothing at all; to have achieved nothing despite effort.

Definition (中文解释)

一无全无。什么东西都没有获得。

Derivation (典故出处)

五代·王定保《唐摭言》然日势既暮,寿儿且寄院中止宿,颢亦怀疑,因命搜寿儿怀袖,一无所得,颢不得已遂躬自操觚。”

Example (造句示例)

After hours of searching, he came back empty-handed and felt he had gained nothing.