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无能为力
wú​néng​wéi​lì HSK7

powerless

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 无能 無能 wú​néng adjective
    incompetent; inability
    lacking ability, talent, or power; incompetent
  2. 为力 為力 wéi​lì adjectiveverb
    to exert oneself
    to make efforts; to strive; to put forth strength. Often used in the phrase 无能为力 wú​néng​wéi​lì