"what's the good of" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 有什么用

Definition

用于询问某事有什么用处，常常暗示它可能毫无意义或效果。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是非正式、带有反问意味的表达，多用于表达沮丧或质疑，特别是在消极语境。常和动名词搭配（如“what's the good of trying?”）。接近 'what's the point of'的意思。

Examples

What's the good of complaining if nothing changes?

**有什么用**抱怨，如果什么都不会改变？

What's the good of reading if you don't remember anything?

如果你什么都记不住，**有什么用**读书？

What's the good of buying more if we already have enough?

我们已经够了，再买**有什么用**？

Honestly, what's the good of staying late? Nobody appreciates the extra work.

说真的，加班**有什么用**？没人感激你的额外工作。

I mean, what's the good of making promises you don't intend to keep?

我的意思是，做你没打算兑现的承诺**有什么用**？

What's the good of worrying about things you can't control?

为无法控制的事情担心**有什么用**？