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有所得必有所失
yǒusuǒdébìyǒusuǒshī
there is no gain without a loss (idiom) / there is no such thing as a free meal
Character Breakdown
有
yǒu
to have, to own, to possess; to exist
HSK 1
所
suǒ
place, location; "that which", a particle introducing a passive clause
HSK 2
得
dé
to obtain, to get, to acquire; suitable, proper; ready
HSK 2
必
bì
surely, certainly; must; will
HSK 3
有
yǒu
to have, to own, to possess; to exist
HSK 1
所
suǒ
place, location; "that which", a particle introducing a passive clause
HSK 2
失
shī
to lose; to make a mistake, to neglect
HSK 4
Additional Information
Category
Chinese
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