不免(bùmiǎn)
Unavoidably / Inevitably
Structure Pattern
Explanation
不免 (bùmiǎn) means "unavoidably" or "inevitably" — it states that something is a natural, expected consequence. The feeling or outcome is understandable given the circumstances. Often used with emotions or reactions.
Example Sentences
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Dì yī cì chūguó, bùmiǎn yǒu xiē jǐnzhāng.
Going abroad for the first time, it's inevitable to feel a bit nervous.
Tīng dào zhège xiāoxi, tā bùmiǎn gǎndào shīwàng.
Hearing this news, she inevitably felt disappointed.
Zài yìguó tāxiāng, bùmiǎn huì xiǎng jiā.
Being in a foreign land, one can't help but feel homesick.
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
不免今天天气很好。
Correct Usage
今天天气很好。
不免 is for unavoidable emotional reactions or natural consequences given a context. Good weather is not an emotional response to a situation.
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