无法

wú fǎ
impossible

这个问题无法解决。

This problem is impossible to solve.


general

Impossible to do or achieve; cannot be done.

这个任务无法完成。

This task cannot be completed.

他无法接受这个决定。

He cannot accept this decision.

Often used to express that something is not feasible or achievable.

Collocations

无法接受cannot accept无法完成cannot complete无法解决cannot solve

Related Phrases

无法理解phrase
cannot understand

Pro Tip

Usage Tip

无法 is often used with verbs to express that an action cannot be performed.

Gold Rule

Grammar Rule

无法 is always followed by a verb in its negative form.

Word Origin

Combination of 无 (wú, 'no') and 法 (fǎ, 'method' or 'way'), literally meaning 'no way' or 'no method'.

Usage Notes

Commonly used to express impossibility or inability to perform an action. Often followed by a verb.

Word Breakdown

无
no
prefix
+
法
way or method
root
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