没法儿 (méi fǎ r) — can't (colloquial, indicating there is no way or method to do something)
Definition
没法儿 (méi fǎr) is the casual spoken form meaning 'can't / there's no way' — softer and more colloquial than 无法 ('unable', neutral). Not used for rules or permission (use 不许 for 'not allowed').
verb
can't (colloquial, indicating there is no way or method to do something)
Examples
- 没法儿。Zhè ge wèn tí méi fǎ r jiě jué.This problem can't be solved.
- ，没法儿。Shí jiān tài shǎo, wǒ méi fǎ r àn shí wán chéng.There is too little time, I can't finish on time.
- 没法儿。Tā méi fǎ r yí gè rén zuò wán suǒ yǒu de gōng zuò.He can't finish all the work alone.
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