not worth it; not worthwhile
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to not be worthwhile; to not be worth the effort
Indicates that an action is not worth the time, effort, or potential negative consequences. Often used to advise against bothering with something or someone.
Tā他
bù不
dǒng懂
shì事
，
gēn跟
tā他
jì计
jiào较
fàn犯
bu不
shàng上
。
He's immature, so it's not worth arguing with him.
Zhè这
diǎn点
xiǎo小
shì事
fàn犯
bu不
shàng上
shēng生
qì气
。
It's not worth getting angry over such a trivial matter.
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Wèi为
le了
zhè这
diǎn点
qián钱
fàn犯
bu不
shàng上
mào冒
xiǎn险
。
It's not worth taking the risk for this small amount of money.