HSK Level 5

不免

bù miǎn

unavoidable; bound to; invariably inevitably

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Example Sentences

他不免有些担心。

tā bùmiǎn yǒuxiē dānxīn.

He couldn't help but feel a little worried.

我不免感到惊讶。

wǒ bùmiǎn gǎndào jīngyà.

I couldn't help but feel surprised.

他不免有些生气。

tā bùmiǎn yǒuxiē shēngqì.

He couldn't help but feel a little angry.

Synonyms

Antonyms

避免 (bìmiǎn)

avoid

防止 (fángzhǐ)

prevent

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 不免 (bùmiǎn) is composed of two characters: 不 (bù) and 免 (miǎn). 不 is a negative particle that negates the following verb or adjective. 免 means "to avoid" or "to be exempt from". Together, 不免 means "cannot avoid" or "cannot help but".The word 不免 is often used to express a sense of regret or resignation. For example, someone might say 不免有些遗憾 (bùmiǎn yǒuxiē yīhàn), which means "I can't help but feel a little regretful".不免 can also be used to express a sense of inevitability. For example, someone might say 不免要发生 (bùmiǎn yào fāshēng), which means "it was bound to happen".The word 不免 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is important to understand the meaning of the individual characters in order to fully understand the meaning of the word.