白费心机地
bái fèi xīn jī de
in vain
他白费心机地试图说服她。
He tried to persuade her in vain.
informal
To do something with no result or effect; to waste effort.
他白费心机地尝试解决这个问题。
He tried to solve the problem in vain.
她白费心机地等待他的回复。
She waited for his reply in vain.
This phrase is often used to describe futile efforts or wasted time.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use this phrase when describing actions that have no positive outcome.
Gold Rule
Adverbial Form
The '地' at the end makes this phrase an adverb, modifying verbs.
Word Origin
Composed of '白费' (wasted), '心机' (effort), and '地' (adverbial suffix).
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to express disappointment or frustration when efforts do not yield results.
Word Breakdown
白费
wasted
root心机
effort
root地
adverbial suffix
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