爱莫能助

ài mò néng zhù

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Definitions

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

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Child Words of 爱莫能助

• 爱 爱 ài: to love; to be fond of; to like
• 能 能 néng: can
• 助 助 zhù: to help
• 莫 莫 mò: do not