zěn
nài

Meaning of 怎奈

怎奈 means but; however; unfortunately (expressing helplessness or resignation). Pronounced zěn nài.

  • but; however; unfortunately (expressing helplessness or resignation)

Definitions & Examples

xiǎng
bāng
 
zěn
nài
cóng
xīn
 

I wanted to help him, but unfortunately I was unable to do so.

Zěn
nài
tiān
tài
huài
 
sài
bèi
xiāo
le
 

Unfortunately, the weather was too bad and the match was forced to be canceled.

xiǎng
gǎn
 
zěn
nài
bèi
kān
 

He wanted to continue the journey, but alas, the horse was already exhausted.

Zěn
nài
rén
fáng
shǒu
yán
 
jūn
gōng
 

Unfortunately, the enemy's defense was tight and our army was unable to break through.