走投无路

zǒutóu-wúlù

to be at the end of one's rope; to have no way out

HSK 3.0 word list · Band 7trad. 走投無路
Dictionary entry

to be at an impasse (idiom); in a tight spot; at the end of one's rope

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走
投
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See it in sentences

他走投无路了。

Tā zǒutóu-wúlù le.

English

He is at the end of his rope.

走投无路也不放弃。

Zǒutóu-wúlù yě bú fàngqì.

English

Do not give up even when cornered.

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