无奈

无奈無奈 nài ㄨˊ ㄋㄞˋ mou4 noi6 HSK 5

  • to have no alternative
  • frustrated
  • exasperated
  • helpless
  • (conjunction) but unfortunately

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 无 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他对生活感到很无奈。 He feels powerless about his own life.
  • 我无奈只得跟随着她。 I was compelled to follow her.
  • “天天寒暄就是我们做的所有事了。”汤姆无奈地回答。 "Exchanging courtesies every day is all we've done," Tom answered with resignation.

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