"half a loaf is better than none" in Chinese (Simplified)

聊胜于无

Definition

这个表达意思是有一点总比什么都没有好。

这是个谚语，常见于日常对话，用于表达“有总比没有好”。多在感到失望或妥协时使用，听起来略显老派但仍然常见。

When I got only a small raise, I told myself, 'half a loaf is better than none.'

我只拿到了一点点加薪，我安慰自己：'**聊胜于无**'。

Sarah wanted a big cake but got a slice—she realized 'half a loaf is better than none.'

Sarah想要一个大蛋糕，但只得到了一片——她意识到“**聊胜于无**”。

We didn't win first prize, but 'half a loaf is better than none.'

我们没拿到一等奖，但“**聊胜于无**”。

I know it isn't perfect, but honestly, half a loaf is better than none.

我知道这并不完美，但说实话，**聊胜于无**。

Times are tough, but as they say, 'half a loaf is better than none.'

日子不好过，但俗话说，'**聊胜于无**'。

She negotiated for more vacation, but took what they offered—half a loaf is better than none.

她争取了更多假期，但还是接受了公司给的——**聊胜于无**。