白搭

Chinese
 
white; empty; blank; bright; clear; plain; pure; gratuitous
 
build (scaffolding); take (boat, train); hang; join; match; take passage
simp. and trad.
(白搭)		 白 搭

Etymology

Originally something "thrown in for nothing."

Pronunciation

Adjective

白搭

  1. (informal) in vain; no good; useless
    跟他吵架也是白搭。 [MSC, trad. and simp.]
    Gēn tā chǎojià yě shì báidā. [Pinyin]
    There's no use arguing with him.
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