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不禁 (bù jīn): cannot help but, cannot refrain from

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
cannot help but, cannot refrain from
Characters
2
Part of speech
adverb
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • cant help (doing sth)
  • cant refrain from

Chinese explanation

  • 表示控制不住自己,自然地产生某种感情或做出某种动作。常用来形容因为受到外界影响,不由自主地笑、哭、感动、想起等。后面多接心理活动或身体反应。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

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Example sentences

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Hearing the good news, she couldn't help but laugh.

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Watching the touching movie, he couldn't help but shed tears.

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Facing the beautiful scenery, we couldn't help but stop our steps.

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Thinking of childhood funny stories, he couldn't help but laugh.

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Hearing the sad news, she couldn't help but cry.

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