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徒然

/ túrán /
Strokes

Definition

in vain

Example

As an Adverb

in vain; for nothing; to no avail

1
rán
徒然
hàofèi
耗费
jīng
精力

waste one's effort/energy

As an Adverb

merely; only

2
如此
zuò
做法
  
,
rán
徒然
yǒu
有利于
rén
敌人
  

To do that will only be to the advantage of the enemy.