得不偿失

得不偿失得不償失 cháng shī ㄉㄜˊ ㄅㄨˋ ㄔㄤˊ ㄕ dak1 bat1 soeng4 sat1 HSK 7-9

  • the gains do not make up for the losses (idiom)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 得 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown