without a means to; no way to
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadverb
without a means to; no way to; having no opportunity or method to
literaryClassical/literary usage (书面语). Indicates the lack of a method, opportunity, or reason to do something. Often used in formal or written contexts.
Wú无
yóu由
xiāng相
huì会
，
bù不
shèng胜
wǎn惋
xī惜
。
Having no way to meet, I am deeply regretful.
Suī虽
yù欲
xiāng相
zhù助
，
wú无
yóu由
rù入
shǒu手
。
Though I wish to help, there is no way to begin.
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Wú无
yóu由
dé得
zhī知
qí其
zhēn真
xiàng相
。
There is no way to learn the truth.
Jiǔ久
yù欲
bài拜
fǎng访
，
kǔ苦
wú无
yóu由
dé得
jiàn见
。
I have long wished to visit, but suffer from having no opportunity to meet.