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有所得必有所失
yǒusuǒdébìyǒusuǒshī
1. there is no gain without a loss (idiom)
2. there is no such thing as a free meal

Character Breakdown

有
yǒu
to have, to own, to possess; to exist
HSK 1 6 丶
所
suǒ
place, location; "that which", a particle introducing a passive clause
HSK 2 8 丶
得
dé
to obtain, to get, to acquire; suitable, proper; ready
HSK 2 11 丶
必
bì
surely, certainly; must; will
HSK 3 5 丶
有
yǒu
to have, to own, to possess; to exist
HSK 1 6 丶
所
suǒ
place, location; "that which", a particle introducing a passive clause
HSK 2 8 丶
失
shī
to lose; to make a mistake, to neglect
HSK 4 5 丶

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