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HSK 7

不由得

不由得 (bù yóu de)

Explanation

'不由得' is used to describe an emotion or action that arises naturally and uncontrollably, usually prompted by an external circumstance. The structure is typically '不由得 + verb/verb phrase'. For example, when seeing something moving, tears flow naturally, and we use '不由得' to emphasize this lack of control. It is similar to 'cannot help but' but carries a more emotional, spontaneous character.

Examples

看着父亲粗糙的手，我不由得流下了眼泪。
kànzhefùqīncūcāodeshǒu，wǒbùyóudéliúxiàleyǎnlèi。
看着毕业照，我不由得开始回忆起往事。
kànzhebìyèzhào，wǒbùyóudékāishǐhuíyìqǐwǎngshì。

Learn “不由得” effectively

The grammar point “不由得” (不由得 (bù yóu de)) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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