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Meaning of 爱莫能助

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ài néng zhù (Trad.: 愛莫能助)
unable to help however much one would like to (idiom); Although we sympathize, there is no way to help you.; My hands are tied.
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Antonyms: 爱屋及乌
Example Sentences
1
I'm sorry. I'd love to help you but my hands are tied.
2
He knew they could not help him.
3
I regret that I can not help.
4
He's having a lot of problems, but my hands are tied.
5
I appreciate your difficulties, but I can not help.