<p>I think there are too many 俗語, 諺語 to list.</p>
<p>Here are few similar 成語 for you</p>
<blockquote>
<p>揠苗助長 = 欲速則不達</p>
<p>適得其反 to the end, get opposite effect</p>
<p>事與願違 nothing comes out as planned</p>
</blockquote>

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I think the phrase 事與願違  describes "a desired situation may not be achieved" well enough.
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<p>I am looking for a set of Chinese 成语 and 俗语 describing ways in which a desired situation may not be achieved.</p>

<p>For instance, like the following two:</p>

<p>欲速则不达</p>

<p>东施效颦</p>

<p>Any others?</p>

<p>Where can I find a complete list?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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Proverbs and saying for not achieving a specific situation (or objective)?
# Proverbs and saying for not achieving a specific situation (or objective)?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-08-11)

I am looking for a set of Chinese 成语 and 俗语 describing ways in which a desired situation may not be achieved.

For instance, like the following two:

欲速则不达

东施效颦

Any others?

Where can I find a complete list?

Thanks.

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2016-08-11. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

I think there are too many 俗語, 諺語 to list.

Here are few similar 成語 for you

> 揠苗助長 = 欲速則不達
>
> 適得其反 to the end, get opposite effect
>
> 事與願違 nothing comes out as planned

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: I think the phrase 事與願違  describes "a desired situation may not be achieved" well enough.  

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