有ゆう害がい無む益えき

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Meanings

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more harm than good; harmful and useless

yojijukugo (four-character idiom)

A yojijukugo meaning something is not only unhelpful but actively harmful. Often used in formal or critical contexts.

その政せい策さくは有ゆう害がい無む益えきだという批ひ判はんが多おおい。
There is much criticism that the policy does more harm than good.
過か度どの飲いん酒しゅは有ゆう害がい無む益えきである。
Excessive drinking is harmful and of no benefit.