To harm one's body or health while striving for personal sustenance or gain, often resulting in a net loss or being counterproductive.
小李为了追求更高的业绩，每天加班到深夜，饮食也不规律，虽然收入增加了，但健康却每况愈下，真是以养伤身啊
Li Ming, in pursuit of higher performance, worked overtime until late every night and had irregular meals. Although his income increased, his health deteriorated day by day, truly exemplifying "to harm the body for sustenance."
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