无奈 wúnài HSK5 helpless Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents Showing: All meanings (3) All meanings 6 wúnài 6 helpless 3helplessly 2but unfortunately 1 6 sentences 她的语气中透着些许无奈。 tā de yǔqì zhōng tòu zhe xiēxǔ wúnài. There was a hint of helplessness in her tone. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary我卖掉这辆车也是出于无奈。 wǒ màidiào zhè liàng chē yě shì chūyú wúnài. Selling this car was something I did out of necessity. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary他听了我的话,无奈地摇了摇头。 tā tīng le wǒ de huà, wúnài de yáo le yáotóu. After hearing what I said, he shook his head helplessly. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary他只能无奈地苦笑。 tā zhǐ néng wúnài de kǔxiào. He could only give a helpless, bitter smile. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary面对这种尴尬的局面,他只能无奈地苦笑。 miànduì zhè zhǒng gāngà de júmiàn, tā zhǐ néng wúnài de kǔxiào. Facing this awkward situation, he could only give a helpless bitter smile. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary我很想参加聚会,无奈工作太忙,走不开。 wǒ hěn xiǎng cānjiā jùhuì, wúnài gōngzuò tài máng, zǒubùkāi. I'd love to attend the party, but unfortunately, I'm too busy with work to get away. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary