"is better than nothing" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 总比没有好

Definition

这个表达意思是，虽然某样东西可能不完美或理想，但至少比什么都没有要好。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式表达，常用于接受不完美或不充足的事物，比喻聊胜于无。与“至少还有一点”类似。

Examples

A sandwich is better than nothing if you're hungry.

饿了的时候，一个三明治**总比没有好**。

This old phone is better than nothing until I can buy a new one.

在我买新手机之前，这部旧手机**总比没有好**。

I only got a small piece of cake, but it is better than nothing.

我只拿到了一小块蛋糕，但这**总比没有好**。

Well, it's not much, but it is better than nothing.

嗯，不多，但**总比没有好**。

These old shoes are better than nothing until I get paid.

发工资之前，这双旧鞋子**总比没有好**。

He gave me some advice—it is better than nothing.

他给了我一些建议，**总比没有好**。