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无故 (wú gù): without cause or reason

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: without cause or reason
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adverb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

without cause or reason

Chinese explanation

没有任何原因或理由
常用于说明某种行为或情况缺少正当根据，多含责备或不满的语气，如无故缺席、无故迟到。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

not to have

HSK 7

happening

Example sentences

He was absent without reason, which disappointed everyone.

It is illegal for a company to fire employees without cause.

Please do not be absent from class without reason.

He was criticized for being late without reason.

She cried for no reason, and we were all at a loss.

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