欲益反损

欲益反损欲益反損 fǎn sǔn ㄩˋ ㄧˋ ㄈㄢˇ ㄙㄨㄣˇ juk6 jik1 faan2 syun2

  • wishing for profit, but causing loss (idiom); good intentions that lead to disaster
  • It all ends in tears.

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 欲 (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