Chinese word dictionary

怎奈

zěn nài · (often used in early vernacular) but alas; however

Word information

Simplified怎奈
Traditional怎奈
Pinyinzěn nài
Part of speechDictionary
HSK 3.0Not listed
HSK 2.0Not listed

How to learn 怎奈

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