情不自禁

情不自禁 qíng jīn ㄑㄧㄥˊ ㄅㄨˋ ㄗˋ ㄐㄧㄣ cing4 bat1 zi6 gam3 HSK 7-9

  • (idiom) cannot refrain from; cannot help; cannot but

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 情 (1 of 4) — 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

  • 对不起, 我情不自禁。 Sorry, I couldn't help it.
  • 雖然她有許多缺點,但我卻情不自禁地愛著她。 I cannot help loving her in spite of her many faults.

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