无功不受禄 wú gōng bù shòu lù

Don't get a reward if it's not deserved. (idiom)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. Don't get a reward if it's not deserved. (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
无 wú HSK 4
not; no; not to have
功 gōng HSK 4
meritorious deed or service; achievement; accomplishment
不 bù HSK 1
not; no; (negative prefix)
受 shòu HSK 4
(passive marker); to receive; to accept
禄 lù
good fortune; official salary