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无奈
wúnài
Description
“无奈”是说没有别的办法，只能接受不喜欢的情况。
"无奈" means having no other choice but to accept an unwanted situation.
我们常常在心里很想改变，但是真的没办法的时候用它。
We often use it when we really want to change something in our hearts but truly have no way to do so.
Meanings
无奈wúnài
having no choice; helpless about a situation
外面下大雨，我很无奈，只好待在家里。
It's pouring outside, and I feel helpless, so I have to stay home.
无奈wúnài
but unfortunately; however (things did not work out)
我想去看她，无奈时间太晚了。
I want to see her, but unfortunately it's too late.
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Notes
- Etymology
无 (without) + 奈 (way to deal with), literally 'no way to cope'.
- Nuance
expresses reluctant acceptance; often paired with 只好 or 只能.
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