Chinese
wúnài
Meaning: helpless; without choice; grudgingly; resignation
Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb, Conjunction

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Example sentences

雖然他不情願,但也無奈地接受了現實。
虽然他不情愿,但也无奈地接受了现实。
Although he was unwilling, he helplessly accepted the reality.
他被逼無奈,只好同意。
He was forced to agree out of helplessness.
面對這個尷尬的局面,他只能無奈地苦笑。
Facing this awkward situation, he could only smile bitterly in resignation.
他看著試卷,無奈地嘆氣。
He looked at the exam paper and sighed helplessly.

Usage Notes

Expresses a feeling of having no alternative or being forced to accept a situation.

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