無所作為 wú suǒ zuò wéi

do nothing; be inactive; be ineffectual

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. attempting nothing and accomplishing nothing (idiom); without any initiative or drive
  2. 2. feckless

Characters

Character Meaning
無 wú
not; no; not to have
所 suǒ HSK 2
particle introducing a relative clause or passive
作 zuò HSK 1
to do; to write or compose; writings or works
為 wéi
for; because of; to