爱莫能助 in English ai4 mo4 neng2 zhu4 Meaning

Meanings

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

Simplified Characters

爱 莫 能 助

Traditional Characters

愛 莫 能 助

Pinyin

ai4 mo4 neng2 zhu4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

爱ai4to love 莫mo4surname Mo 能neng2surname Neng 助zhu4to help