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欲益反损
yù​yì​fǎn​sǔn

backfire

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
欲益反损 (欲益反損) yù​yì​fǎn​sǔn
backfire
To desire a benefit but instead incur a loss; to have good intentions result in a negative outcome or disaster.

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