helpless; unable to do anything to help (idm.)
HSK 6
Traditional
無能爲力
Radicals
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Examples
面对这样的灾难，我感到无能为力。 Miànduì zhèyàng de zāinàn, wǒ gǎndào wúnéng wéilì. - In the face of such a disaster, I feel helpless.
他对这件事感到无能为力。 Tā duì zhè jiàn shì gǎndào wúnéng wéilì. - He feels powerless about this matter.
我们对病情的发展无能为力。 Wǒmen duì bìngqíng de fāzhǎn wúnéng wéilì. - We are powerless to influence the course of the illness.
他对此完全无能为力。 Tā duì cǐ wánquán wúnéng wéilì. - He is completely helpless in this situation.
她对孩子的反抗感到无能为力。 Tā duì háizi de fǎnkàng gǎndào wúnéng wéilì. - She feels powerless against her child’s rebellion.
Characters
能 néng - to be able to; can | HSK 1
为 wèi - for, in the interest of; because; to; for the purpose of | HSK 3
无 wú - without | HSK 4
力 lì - physical strength; (Physics) force |
为 wéi - do or act; act as; become; be, mean; |
为 wèi - for (someone/something); for the sake of |
力 lì - power, ability, strength; with all one's might |