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    一切都没有白费 (yīqiè dōu méiyǒu báifèi - everything was not wasted)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase literally translates to 'everything (一切) all (都) not have (没有) wasted (白费)'. '一切' means 'all' or 'everything'. '都' is an adverb emphasizing 'all' or 'entirely'. '没有' is the past negative form of '有' (to have), meaning 'did not have' or 'there was no'. '白费' means 'to waste' or 'to be in vain'. Together, it conveys that all efforts or sacrifices were worthwhile and brought results.

    Sample sentences

    经过多年的努力，他终于成功了，一切都没有白费。

    After years of hard work, he finally succeeded; everything was not wasted.

    虽然过程很艰难，但看到最终的成果，我们觉得一切都没有白费。

    Although the process was difficult, seeing the final results made us feel that everything was not wasted.

    请相信我，你的付出不会白费，一切都没有白费。

    Please believe me, your efforts will not be in vain; everything was not wasted.

    Quick facts

    usage_context:Often used to express relief, satisfaction, or encouragement after a period of hard work, difficulty, or uncertainty, indicating that the positive outcome justifies all past endeavors.

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    Example

    经过多年的努力，他终于成功了，一切都没有白费。

    After years of hard work, he finally succeeded; everything was not wasted.

    虽然过程很艰难，但看到最终的成果，我们觉得一切都没有白费。

    Although the process was difficult, seeing the final results made us feel that everything was not wasted.

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