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爱莫能助

àimònéngzhù

Traditional: 愛莫能助

unable to help however much one would like to (idiom); Although we sympathize, there is no way to help you. / My hands are tied.

Character Breakdown

爱
ài
to love, to like, to be fond of; love, affection
HSK 1
莫
mò
cannot; do not; is not; negative
HSK 6
能
néng
can, may; capable, full of energy
HSK 1
助
zhù
to help, to aid, to assist
HSK 2

Additional Information

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