Definitions

1. 1. half the work, twice the effect (idiom); the right approach saves effort and leads to better results
2. 2. a stitch in time saves nine

Components

• 事 shì – matter
• 半 bàn – half
• 功 gōng – meritorious deed or service
• 倍 bèi – (two, three etc) -fold

Related Words

• 及时处理，事半功倍 jí shí chǔ lǐ , shì bàn gōng bèi – timely handling doubles the effect and halves the effort