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Chinese dictionary
v.dialserve the purpose; (often used in the negative) be effective; be of great help
无法抵事
ineffective
谁说人少不抵事？
Who says that it will not do with only a few people?
到底抵事不抵事，还要试试。
Only after we have tried shall we know whether it works.
Word usage
- Separable word"抵" and "事" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他说的话什么时候抵过事？
When were his words effective?
他说的话抵不了事。
His words can't serve the purpose.