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事半功倍

shìbàngōngbèi

half the work, twice the effect (idiom); the right approach saves effort and leads to better results / a stitch in time saves nine

Character Breakdown

事
shì
affair, matter, business; to serve; accident, incident
HSK 2
半
bàn
half; semi-, incomplete
HSK 3
功
gōng
achievement, good work; merit; service
HSK 4
倍
bèi
to double; to increase or multiply
HSK 4

Additional Information

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