无能为力 meaning and pronunciation

无能为力
Simplified word
無能為力
Traditional word

无能为力 English definition

wú néng wéi lì
  • impotent (idiom)
  • powerless
  • helpless

HSK level

Characters

  • 无 (wú): not to have; no; none; not; to lack; un-; -less;
  • 能 (néng): can; to be able to; might possibly; ability; (physics) energy;
  • 为 (wèi): because of; for; to;
  • 力 (lì): power; force; strength; ability; strenuously;