used to say that having a particular thing that is considered lesser or lower in quality or worth is more preferable than having nothing at all
(of something valuable and desirable) extremely difficult to get, particularly due to a lot of people desiring it as well
(of an achievement) completely worth all the effort one puts in or all the trouble one goes through
(of a thing) cannot happen or exist again in the future, due to being completely finished in the past
used to refer to someone or something that is good enough to meet a certain requirement or expectation
complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose
无意义的话, 花里胡哨的说辞
a joke, story, or topic of discussion that has become repetitive and uninteresting
老段子, 陈词滥调
having reached the desired level of knowledge, understanding, or proficiency in a particular subject, skill, or task
used to describe petroleum or oil due to its immense value and economic significance