mut6 faat3 zi2沒法子没法子

Jyutpingmut6 faat3 zi2

Yalemuht faat jí

Definition

To have no choice or way out; there is nothing that can be done about it.

colloquialdaily actionsemotion

How it's used

This expression carries a sense of resignation or helplessness when facing a situation beyond one's control. It is frequently shortened to 冇法子 in casual speech, which is slightly more common than the full version. While it functions as a statement of fact, it often implies a reluctant acceptance of an unfortunate outcome.

Common phrases

zan1真hai6係mou5冇faat3法zi2子

really cannot do anything about it

nam2諗mou5冇faat3法zi2子

to think of a way

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 冇辦法, which is a near-perfect synonym. While they are interchangeable in most contexts, 冇法子 can sometimes feel slightly more focused on the lack of a solution, whereas 冇辦法 can also imply a lack of resources or authority to act.