爱莫能助

Traditional: 愛莫能助

ài mò néng zhù

Dictionary entry

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

What does 爱莫能助 mean?

爱莫能助 (ài mò néng zhù) has the following dictionary meaning.

1unable to help however much one would like to (idiom); Although we sympathize, there is no way to help you.

2My hands are tied.

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爱àito love; to be fond of; to like · affection 莫Mòsurname Mo 能Néngsurname Neng 助zhùto help · to assist

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How to pronounce 爱莫能助

爱莫能助

ài mò néng zhù

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