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无故 (wú gù) — Chinese word meaning
HSK 7
无故 (wú gù) is a Chinese word: without reason. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 无故
副 fù adverb
without reason
公司不能无故解雇员工。
gōng sī bù néng wú gù jiě gù yuán gōng
The company cannot dismiss employees without reason.
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Word breakdown
无 wú — without, not have
Words with this character (67)
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我无法理解他的想法。
wǒ wú fǎ lǐ jiě tā de xiǎng fǎ
I am unable to understand his thinking.
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这部电影太无聊了。
zhè bù diàn yǐng tài wú liáo le
This movie is too boring.
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无论发生什么，我都会支持你。
wú lùn fā shēng shén me wǒ dōu huì zhī chí nǐ
No matter what happens, I will support you.
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这件事与你无关。
zhè jiàn shì yǔ nǐ wú guān
This matter has nothing to do with you.
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- 无 without, not having - indicates negation or absence
- 奈 what can be done, how to handle - indicates inability to change a situation
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我很想帮你，无奈我现在没有时间。
wǒ hěn xiǎng bāng nǐ wú nài wǒ xiàn zài méi yǒu shí jiān
I really want to help you, but unfortunately I don't have time right now.
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这个合同已经无效了。
zhè ge hé tong yǐ jīng wú xiào le
This contract is already invalid.
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天空中有无数颗星星。
tiān kōng zhōng yǒu wú shù kē xīng xing
There are countless stars in the sky.
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宇宙是无限的。
yǔ zhǒu shì wú xiàn de
The universe is infinite.
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你想吃什么？我无所谓。
nǐ xiǎng chī shén me wǒ wú suǒ wèi
What do you want to eat? I don't care.
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他无疑是最好的候选人。
tā wú yí shì zuì hǎo de hòu xuǎn rén
He is undoubtedly the best candidate.
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我对此毫无兴趣。
wǒ duì cǐ háo wú xìng qù
I have no interest in this at all.
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- 一 one, a single (emphasizes not even one thing)
- 事 matter, thing, affair
- 无 without, not have
- 成 accomplish, succeed, complete
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他整天玩游戏，一事无成。
tā zhěng tiān wán yóu xì yī shì wú chéng
He plays games all day and accomplishes nothing.
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- 一 one; even one (emphasizing totality)
- 无 not have; without
- 所 structural particle (forming 所有: possessions)
- 有 have; possess
Example
她离开家时一无所有，但现在很成功。
tā lí kāi jiā shí yì wú suǒ yǒu dàn xiàn zài hěn chéng gōng
When she left home she had nothing, but now she is very successful.
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- 一 one (in negative construction: not even one)
- 无 not have, without
- 所 that which, what (nominalizer)
- 知 to know, knowledge
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他对这件事一无所知。
tā duì zhè jiàn shì yì wú suǒ zhī
He knows nothing at all about this matter.
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- 万 ten thousand, myriad (representing all possible cases)
- 无 without, not have (negation)
- 一 one, single (emphasizes not even one)
- 失 mistake, failure, loss (what is being avoided)
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这个计划万无一失，我们一定会成功。
zhè ge jì huà wàn wú yī shī wǒ men yī dìng huì chéng gōng
This plan is foolproof, we will definitely succeed.
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- 前 before, preceding (referring to the past)
- 无 without, not have (negation)
- 古 ancient, old (referring to people of antiquity)
- 人 people, person (those who came before)
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这项发明在科技史上前无古人。
zhè xiàng fā míng zài kē jì shǐ shàng qián wú gǔ rén
This invention is unprecedented in the history of science and technology.
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- 史 history (provides historical scope)
- 无 without/not have (negation)
- 前 previous/before (temporal reference)
- 例 example/precedent (the thing being referenced)
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这次疫情对全球经济造成了史无前例的影响。
zhè cì yì qíng duì quán qiú jīng jì zào chéng le shǐ wú qián lì de yǐng xiǎng
This pandemic caused an unprecedented impact on the global economy.
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- 大 great, emphasizing completeness
- 公 public interest, impartial
- 无 without, lacking
- 私 private interest, selfish
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这位领导大公无私，深受群众爱戴。
zhè wèi lǐng dǎo dà gōng wú sī shēn shòu qún zhòng ài dài
This leader is selfless and impartial, and is deeply loved and respected by the people.
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- 寥 sparse, desolate; conveys emptiness and scarcity
- 寥 (repeated) intensifies the sense of sparseness
- 无 without, not have; negates the following element
- 几 how many, several; used rhetorically to mean 'not even a few'
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这种珍稀动物现在寥寥无几。
zhè zhǒng zhēn xī dòng wù xiàn zài liáo liáo wú jǐ
This rare animal is now very few in number.
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- 当 to bear, to face (something deserved)
- 之 it (referring to the honor or recognition)
- 无 without, not have
- 愧 shame, guilt, ashamed
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她获得这个奖项当之无愧。
tā huò dé zhè ge jiǎng xiàng dāng zhī wú kuì
She fully deserves this award.
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他的学生无不敬佩他。
tā de xué sheng wú bù jìng pèi tā
All his students admire him without exception.
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这件事情太复杂了，我无从下手。
zhè jiàn shì qing tài fù zá le wǒ wú cóng xià shǒu
This matter is too complex, I have no way to start.
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健康是人生中的无价之宝。
jiàn kāng shì rén shēng zhōng de wú jià zhī bǎo
Health is a priceless treasure in life.
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律师提供了无偿法律咨询。
lǜ shī tí gōng le wú cháng fǎ lǜ zī xún
The lawyer provided free legal consultation.
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这些细节无关紧要，我们应该关注重点。
zhè xiē xì jié wú guān jǐn yào wǒ men yīng gāi guān zhù zhòng diǎn
These details are unimportant, we should focus on the main points.
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他感到无力改变现状。
tā gǎn dào wú lì gǎi biàn xiàn zhuàng
He feels powerless to change the current situation.
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- 无 no, without
- 动 move, be emotionally moved
- 于 in, at (grammatical particle)
- 衷 heart, innermost feelings
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面对别人的求助，他总是无动于衷。
miàn duì bié rén de qiú zhù tā zǒng shì wú dòng yú zhōng
Facing others' requests for help, he always remains indifferent.
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- 无 without, no (negates the following)
- 可 can, may (expresses possibility)
- 厚 thick, severe (harsh criticism)
- 非 blame, criticize (find fault)
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在那种情况下，她的选择无可厚非。
zài nà zhǒng qíng kuàng xià tā de xuǎn zé wú kě hòu fēi
In that situation, her choice was beyond reproach.
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- 无 without, not having
- 可 can, possible
- 奈 how, what (classical particle)
- 何 what, how (forms '奈何' meaning 'what to do about it')
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面对这种情况，我们也无可奈何。
miàn duì zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng wǒ men yě wú kě nài hé
Facing this situation, we are also helpless.
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战争使许多人无家可归。
zhàn zhēng shǐ xǔ duō rén wú jiā kě guī
War made many people homeless.
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这种无形的资产很难估价。
zhè zhǒng wú xíng de zī chǎn hěn nán gū jià
This kind of intangible asset is difficult to value.
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- 无 no, without; negates the phrase that follows
- 微 tiny, minute; refers to the smallest details
- 不 not; negative particle
- 至 reach, arrive at; indicates that attention extends to all details
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母亲对孩子的照顾总是无微不至。
mǔ qīn duì hái zi de zhào gu zǒng shì wú wēi bù zhì
A mother's care for her children is always meticulous in every detail.
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孩子们在公园里无忧无虑地玩耍。
hái zi men zài gōng yuán lǐ wú yōu wú lǜ de wán shuǎ
The children play carefree in the park.
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时间是无情的，它不会为任何人停留。
shí jiān shì wú qíng de tā bù huì wèi rèn hé rén tíng liú
Time is ruthless, it won't stop for anyone.
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我无意中听到了他们的谈话。
wǒ wú yì zhōng tīng dào le tā men de tán huà
I unintentionally overheard their conversation.
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- 无 without; not have
- 所 thing; forms 'nothing' when combined with 无
- 事 affair; matter; thing to do
- 事 affair; matter (repeated for emphasis)
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他整天无所事事，什么都不想做。
tā zhěng tiān wú suǒ shì shì shén me dōu bù xiǎng zuò
He has nothing to do all day and doesn't want to do anything.
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面对困难，我们不能无所作为。
miàn duì kùn nan wǒ men bù néng wú suǒ zuò wéi
Facing difficulties, we cannot do nothing.
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他在这个领域无敌。
tā zài zhè ge lǐng yù wú dí
He is invincible in this field.
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父母对孩子的爱是无条件的。
fù mǔ duì hái zi de ài shì wú tiáo jiàn de
A parent's love for their child is unconditional.
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他对祖国有无比的热爱。
tā duì zǔ guó yǒu wú bǐ de rè ài
He has incomparable love for his motherland.
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现在后悔也无济于事了。
xiàn zài hòu huǐ yě wú jì yú shì le
Regretting it now is of no help.
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你的要求太无理了。
nǐ de yāo qiú tài wú lǐ le
Your demand is too unreasonable.
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无知的人常常自以为是。
wú zhī de rén cháng cháng zì yǐ wéi shì
Ignorant people often think they are always right.
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母爱是无私的
mǔ ài shì wú sī de
A mother's love is selfless
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她对孩子的爱是无穷的。
tā duì hái zi de ài shì wú qióng de
Her love for her children is infinite.
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- 无 without; lacking
- 精 spirit; vitality; energy
- 打 rouse; stir up (in this idiom)
- 采 spirits; vigor; lively manner
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生病后，孩子显得无精打采。
shēng bìng hòu hái zi xiǎn de wú jīng dǎ cǎi
After getting sick, the child appeared listless.
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现在很多人使用无线耳机。
xiàn zài hěn duō rén shǐ yòng wú xiàn ěr jī
Many people now use wireless headphones.
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她和大学无缘，只好去工作了。
tā hé dà xué wú yuán zhǐ hǎo qù gōng zuò le
She had no chance for university, so she had to go work.
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他的行为太无耻了。
tā de xíng wéi tài wú chǐ le
His behavior is too shameless.
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面对这个问题，我感到很无能。
miàn duì zhè ge wèn tí wǒ gǎn dào hěn wú néng
Facing this problem, I feel very incompetent.
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面对自然灾害，我们常常感到无能为力。
miàn duì zì rán zāi hài wǒ men cháng cháng gǎn dào wú néng wéi lì
Facing natural disasters, we often feel powerless.
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- 无 without, not (negates following clause)
- 论 to discuss, to consider (forms 'no matter')
- 如 like, as, such as (introduces manner)
- 何 what, how (interrogative marker)
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无论如何，我都要完成这个任务。
wú lùn rú hé wǒ dōu yào wán chéng zhè ge rèn wu
No matter what, I must complete this task.
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面对这样的结果，我真的无话可说。
miàn duì zhè yàng de jié guǒ wǒ zhēn de wú huà kě shuō
Faced with such results, I really have nothing to say.
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这种无赖的做法让人反感。
zhè zhǒng wú lài de zuò fǎ ràng rén fǎn gǎn
This kind of scoundrelly practice is disgusting.
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孩子的眼神很无辜。
hái zi de yǎn shén hěn wú gū
The child's eyes look very innocent.
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站在草原上，眼前是无边无际的绿色。
zhàn zài cǎo yuán shàng yǎn qián shì wú biān wú jì de lǜ sè
Standing on the grassland, before one's eyes is boundless green.
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- 无 not have, without; provides the negative sense
- 非 not, non-; reinforces the limiting and negative aspect
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他无非是想帮助你。
tā wú fēi shì xiǎng bāng zhù nǐ
He merely wants to help you.
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这件事无须担心。
zhè jiàn shì wú xū dān xīn
There is no need to worry about this matter.
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他的房间杂乱无章，到处都是衣服和书。
tā de fáng jiān zá luàn wú zhāng dào chù dōu shì yī fu hé shū
His room is messy and disorganized, with clothes and books everywhere.
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- 束 to bind, to tie (represents restraint)
- 手 hand (represents ability to act)
- 无 without, have no (negation)
- 策 strategy, plan (represents solution)
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面对这个难题，他束手无策。
miàn duì zhè ge nán tí tā shù shǒu wú cè
Facing this difficult problem, he was at a loss.
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每个人都是独一无二的。
měi gè rén dōu shì dú yī wú èr de
Every person is unique.
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- 目 eye; represents one's view or perception
- 中 in; middle; indicates location (in the eyes)
- 无 without; no; negation indicating absence
- 人 person; people; refers to others
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他态度目中无人，得罪了很多同事。
tā tài dù mù zhōng wú rén dé zuì le hěn duō tóng shì
His arrogant attitude offended many colleagues.
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- 肆 wantonly; unbridled; to indulge without restraint
- 无 without; not have
- 忌 to fear; to scruple; to avoid
- 惮 to dread; to fear; to be in awe
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这些人肆无忌惮地破坏环境。
zhè xiē rén sì wú jì dàn de pò huài huán jìng
These people destroy the environment without any scruples.
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- 走 to walk; to move (seeking a way out)
- 投 to throw oneself; to seek (refuge or help)
- 无 without; no (negation)
- 路 road; way (option or means)
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他欠了很多债，走投无路，只好向朋友求助。
tā qiàn le hěn duō zhài zǒu tóu wú lù zhǐ hǎo xiàng péng you qiú zhù
He owed a lot of debt and, driven to desperation, had no choice but to ask friends for help.
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- 风 wind (representing weather challenges)
- 雨 rain (representing weather challenges)
- 无 without, not having
- 阻 obstruction, hindrance
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邮递员风雨无阻地送信。
yóu dì yuán fēng yǔ wú zǔ de sòng xìn
The postman delivers mail come rain or shine.
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- 鸦 crow (represents noisy birds)
- 雀 sparrow (represents common birds)
- 无 without; no (negation)
- 声 sound; voice (what is absent)
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老师走进教室，教室里顿时鸦雀无声。
lǎo shī zǒu jìn jiào shì jiào shì lǐ dùn shí yā què wú shēng
When the teacher walked into the classroom, it immediately became dead silent.
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- 默 silent, quiet
- 默 silent, quiet (repetition for emphasis)
- 无 without, not have
- 闻 heard of, known, fame
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这位科学家默默无闻地为社会做出了巨大贡献。
zhè wèi kē xué jiā mò mò wú wén de wèi shè huì zuò chū le jù dà gòng xiàn
This scientist made great contributions to society while remaining obscure and unknown.
故 gù — reason, cause
Words with this character (8)
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她给孩子们讲了一个有趣的故事。
tā gěi hái zi men jiǎng le yí ge yǒu qù de gù shì
She told the children an interesting story.
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他故意不告诉我真相。
tā gù yì bù gào su wǒ zhēn xiàng
He deliberately didn't tell me the truth.
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昨天发生了一起交通事故。
zuó tiān fā shēng le yì qǐ jiāo tōng shì gù
A traffic accident occurred yesterday.
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我很想念我的故乡。
wǒ hěn xiǎng niàn wǒ de gù xiāng
I miss my hometown very much.
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机器发生故障，需要维修。
jī qì fā shēng gù zhàng xū yào wéi xiū
The machine has malfunctioned and needs repair.
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他很有世故，知道如何处理复杂的人际关系。
tā hěn yǒu shì gù zhī dào rú hé chǔ lǐ fù zá de rén jì guān xì
He has great worldly wisdom and knows how to handle complex interpersonal relationships.
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家里发生了变故，他不得不提前回去。
jiā lǐ fā shēng le biàn gù tā bù dé bù tí qián huí qù
Something unexpected happened at home, so he had to return early.
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他因为生病的缘故没来上课。
tā yīn wèi shēng bìng de yuán gù méi lái shàng kè
He didn't come to class because he was sick.
Structure & writing
无 is a component in 1 characters
无 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
Stroke order
故 is a component in 1 characters
consists of
古 is a component in 10 characters
攵 is a component in 28 characters
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