无从
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Meaning: No way
How to Understand
无从
无从 means 'no way' or 'impossible to do something'. It expresses the idea that a certain action cannot be taken or a situation cannot be resolved.
The character 无 (wú) means 'without', and 从 (cóng) means 'from' or 'to follow'. Together, they form a phrase that conveys the sense of being unable to start or proceed with an action.
无从 is often used in situations where someone feels powerless or incapable of taking a specific step. It appears in expressions like 无从下手 (wú cóng xià shǒu), meaning 'can't get started', or 无从选择 (wú cóng xuǎnzé), meaning 'no choice but to...'. It reflects a common cultural sentiment about limitation and constraint in decision-making.
Example Sentences
他无从解释这个错误。
He couldn't explain the mistake.
她无从应对这场突如其来的变故。
She couldn't cope with this sudden change of events.