爱莫能助

爱莫能助
àinéngzhù

My hands are tied.

2 meanings#35845
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. My hands are tied.

  2. adjective

    unable to help however much one would like to (idiom); Although we sympathize, there is no way to help you.

    • I would very much like to help you, but I'm unable to do so.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

Love is a heart opening its hands to embrace, slowing its steps because it cannot bear to leave.

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