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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
不可避免bùkěbìmiǎnunavoidablyHSK 7, unknown, 32 strokes, rank #9055, Very Hard
bùkěbìmiǎn(bu4ke3bi4mian3)bu ke bi mian T4
  1. 1unavoidably
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March 24, 2026

不可避免bùkěbìmiǎn(bu4ke3bi4mian3)

The idiom 不可避免 (bù kě biàn miǎn) translates to 'unavoidable' or 'inevitable'. It is used to describe situations or events that cannot be avoided, often conveying a sense of acceptance regarding a challenging circumstance.

Strokes32Frequency#9055DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the acceptance of fate and the inevitability of certain life events are often emphasized, reflecting a philosophical approach to life. The phrase 不可避免 can be linked to traditional beliefs in destiny and the flow of life.

Memory tip

Imagine a large boulder (不可) rolling down a hill, and no matter how hard you try to push it away (避免), it just keeps coming. The '不' (bù) represents 'not', while '可' (kě) suggests something that can be done, but in this case, it can't be—hence '不可', meaning 'cannot' or 'not possible'.

Meanings of 不可避免

bùkěbìmiǎn(bu4ke3bi4mian3)
1unavoidably
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不可避免Simplified
32Strokes
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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必然 (bìrán) — use 不可避免 for situations that cannot be avoided at all, while 必然 implies something that is bound to happen but may not carry the same connotation of inevitability.

Usage Notes

This expression is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly when discussing challenges, changes, or fate. Be cautious with tone: the fourth tone (不) and the third tone (可) can sound similar, so ensure clarity when speaking.

HSK Study Tips

Although 不可避免 (bù kě biàn miǎn) may not be a specific HSK vocabulary word, it incorporates fundamental characters like 不 and 可 that are relevant for learners at HSK Level 3. Focus on understanding the individual components and their meanings to build a stronger vocabulary base.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 不可避免 with other similar expressions. For example, saying '可避免' (kě biàn) incorrectly implies that something is avoidable, which is the opposite of the intended meaning. Always remember to use 不 to indicate the negation.

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Idiom spotlight: 不可避免

Chengyu origin story
Literal meaning:not possible to avoid

Component characters

不bù(negative prefix)
HSK 14 strokes一
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可kěcan
HSK 35 strokes口
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避bìto avoid
HSK 616 strokes辶
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免miǎnto excuse sb
HSK 67 strokes儿
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How to say unavoidably in Chinese

“unavoidably” in Chinese is不可避免bùkěbìmiǎn

The idiom 不可避免 (bù kě biàn miǎn) translates to 'unavoidable' or 'inevitable'. It is used to describe situations or events that cannot be avoided, often conveying a sense of acceptance regarding a challenging circumstance.

When to use 不可避免

This expression is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly when discussing challenges, changes, or fate. Be cautious with tone: the fourth tone (不) and the third tone (可) can sound similar, so ensure clarity when speaking.

不可避免 or something close to it

必然 (bìrán) — use 不可避免 for situations that cannot be avoided at all, while 必然 implies something that is bound to happen but may not carry the same connotation of inevitability.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 不可避免 with other similar expressions. For example, saying '可避免' (kě biàn) incorrectly implies that something is avoidable, which is the opposite of the intended meaning. Always remember to use 不 to indicate the negation.

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Use this idiom when discussing situations that cannot be changed or avoided, such as natural disasters or life events.

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