Chinese
wúgù
Meaning: without reason; for no cause
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

無故
無
故
无故
无
故

Example sentences

He skipped work without reason, making the boss very angry.
他在那家餐廳喝酒後無故鬧事,最後被警察帶走了。
他在那家餐厅喝酒后无故闹事,最后被警察带走了。
He caused trouble for no reason after drinking at that restaurant and was eventually taken away by the police.

Usage Notes

Used to describe an action taken without any apparent motive or justification.

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