Word: 得不偿失 (débùchángshī) Traditional: 得不償失 得不偿失 dictionary entry débùchángshī the gains do not make up for the losses (idiom) Full dictionary entry for 得不偿失 Example sentences using 得不偿失 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 为了省钱而生病，得不偿失。 Wèile shěngqián ér shēngbìng, débùchángshī. Getting sick just to save money isn't worth it. 天天熬夜，这样做得不偿失。 Tiāntiān áoyè, zhèyàng zuò débùchángshī. Staying up late every night costs you more than you gain.