功高不赏 gōng gāo bù shǎng

great merit that cannot be fully rewarded

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. high merit that one can never repay (idiom); invaluable achievements

Characters

Character Meaning
功 gōng HSK 4
meritorious deed or service; achievement; accomplishment
高 gāo HSK 1
high; tall; above average
不 bù HSK 1
not; no; (negative prefix)
赏 shǎng HSK 5
to appreciate (beauty); a reward (bestowed by a superior)