自始无终

Translated directly as 'From the beginning, no end', the expression conveys an eternal cycle without conclusion or simply a lack of closure; a state of continuity or an unfulfilled condition which leaves room open-ended or undecided, hinting at a continuous ongoing story or situation without end. Sometimes in modern language, it also can convey emptiness and futility, implying that despite having a start, it will not reach the final finish line successfully.