fai3 lik6 bat1 tou2 hou2费力不讨好
Jyutpingfai3 lik6 bat1 tou2 hou2
Yalefai likh bāt tóu hóu

Definition

arduous and thankless task (idiom); strenuous and unrewarding

Tone guide

T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level

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