不求有功，但求无过 — “To prioritize avoiding mistakes over achieving outstanding results”
不求有功，但求无过 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to prioritize avoiding mistakes over achieving outstanding results”. To be content with avoiding errors rather than striving for significant achievements. Literally, “Not seeking merit, only seeking to avoid mistakes”.
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不求有功，但求无过 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 不求有功，但求无过
What does 不求有功，但求无过 mean?
不求有功，但求无过 (bù qiú yǒu gōng ， dàn qiú wú guò) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to prioritize avoiding mistakes over achieving outstanding results”.
How do you pronounce 不求有功，但求无过?
不求有功，但求无过 is pronounced bù qiú yǒu gōng ， dàn qiú wú guò in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不求有功，但求无过 literally mean?
Literally, 不求有功，但求无过 means “not seeking merit, only seeking to avoid mistakes”. It is used to mean “to prioritize avoiding mistakes over achieving outstanding results”.
What is the Chinese definition of 不求有功，但求无过?
不要求立功，只希望没有错误。