不得不

不得不 ㄅㄨˋ ㄉㄜˊ ㄅㄨˋ bat1 dak1 bat1 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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