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The word 没法 is formed through the direct and logical combination of its two component characters: 没, meaning "to lack" or "there is not", and 法, meaning "method" or "way". Conceptually, it is constructed by placing the state of absence (没) directly before the object of that absence (法, a method), thereby synthesizing a single idea of "there is no way", which inherently carries the consequential meaning of being unable to do something. This formation creates a compact unit that expresses a complete situational deadlock or practical impossibility.

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我实在没法参加聚会了。

Wǒ shízài méi fǎ cānjiā jùhuì le.

I really can't attend the party anymore.

因为下大雨,我们没法去公园了。

Yīnwèi xià dàyǔ, wǒmen méi fǎ qù gōngyuán le.

Because it's raining heavily, we can't go to the park.

他没带钥匙,没法进家门。

Tā méi dài yàoshi, méi fǎ jìn jiāmén.

He didn't bring his keys, so he can't get into his house.

这个问题太复杂,我没法马上回答。

Zhège wèntí tài fùzá, wǒ méi fǎ mǎshàng huídá.

This question is too complex; I can't answer it right away.

事情已经发展到这个地步,谁都没法挽回了。

Shìqing yǐjīng fāzhǎn dào zhège dìbù, shéi dōu méi fǎ wǎnhuí le.

Things have developed to this point, and no one can reverse it anymore.

Word Definition - 没法

méi fǎ at a loss; unable to do anything about it; to have no choice

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