HSK 3 · VERSION 2.0#51
Inability with “méi bànfǎ”
没办法
How it works
没办法 means “there is no way,” “cannot do anything about it,” or “have no choice.”
Example sentences
今天下大雨，我没办法出去。
It is raining heavily today, so I cannot go out.
他太忙了，真没办法来。
He is too busy and really cannot come.
车已经开走了，没办法了。
The bus has already left. There is nothing we can do now.
Usage note
This phrase often expresses helplessness.