不得不
不得不 HSK 3 進階級 · Level 3
- have no choice or option but to
- cannot but
- have to
- can't help it
- can't avoid
Stroke order
Practice writing
Draw 不 (1 of 3) — stroke by stroke.
Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.
Character breakdown
Example sentences
- 她不得不哭。 She could not refrain from tears.
- 我们也不得不做 We'll have to do that, too.
- 他们不得不后撤。 They had no alternative but to retreat.
- 我不得不向她道歉。 I must make an apology to her.
- 她不得不待在这儿。 She has had to stay here.
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