无能

无能無能 néng ㄨˊ ㄋㄥˊ mou4 nang4 HSK 7-9

  • incompetence
  • inability
  • incapable
  • powerless

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

  • 我对此无能为力。 There's nothing I can do about it.
  • 我无能对你说谎。 I can't lie to you.
  • 我们也无能为力。 There's nothing we can do to help.
  • 他无能为力,只好放弃计划 He could do nothing but give up his plan against his will.
  • 老公性无能,我该怎么办? What should I do if my husband is impotent?

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