Meanings of 难免
By ear
Play it, then pick what 难免 means.
About 难免
Podcast: 难免
Podcast: 难免
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 难免
难以避免 (nán yǐ bì miǎn) - use 难免 when implying inevitability with a sense of resignation, while 难以避免 emphasizes difficulty in avoidance.
'难免' is often used in both written and spoken Chinese, typically in more formal contexts. Common collocations include '难免的结果' (the inevitable result) and '难免会' (will inevitably). Be careful not to confuse it with similar phrases that imply choice, as '难免' suggests a lack of alternatives.
As an HSK Level 5 word, '难免' connects with other words that discuss inevitability or difficulty, such as '困难' (difficulty) or '不可避免' (unavoidable). Students should focus on using it in sentences that convey real-life situations where inevitability plays a role.
Learners often mistakenly use '难免' in contexts where they mean something is merely 'difficult' rather than 'inevitable'. For instance, saying '这件事情很难免' (This matter is very hard to avoid) should be corrected to '这件事情很困难' (This matter is very difficult).
Pronunciation of 难免
Drill the tone of 难免 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 难免 to You
Let me explain 难免 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 难免 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
How Well Do You Know 难免?
Learning Lab
Knowing 难免 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component Characters
How to say hard to avoid in Chinese
“hard to avoid” in Chinese is难免
The term '难免' (nan2 mian3) means something that is hard to avoid or difficult to escape from. It is commonly used in contexts where certain outcomes or situations are inevitable, often reflecting a sense of resignation or acceptance of a reality that cannot be changed.
When to use 难免
'难免' is often used in both written and spoken Chinese, typically in more formal contexts. Common collocations include '难免的结果' (the inevitable result) and '难免会' (will inevitably). Be careful not to confuse it with similar phrases that imply choice, as '难免' suggests a lack of alternatives.
难免 or something close to it
难以避免 (nán yǐ bì miǎn) - use 难免 when implying inevitability with a sense of resignation, while 难以避免 emphasizes difficulty in avoidance.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use '难免' in contexts where they mean something is merely 'difficult' rather than 'inevitable'. For instance, saying '这件事情很难免' (This matter is very hard to avoid) should be corrected to '这件事情很困难' (This matter is very difficult).
Write 难免
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 难免 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Grammar Patterns of 难免
难免 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Fill the gap
Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
由于人____犯错，错误可能已由此而生。
Errors may have been made due to human falli.
Example Sentences for 难免 (5)
Ask Jason
Have a question about 难免?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
Frequently Asked Questions about 难免
You can say, '在生活中，失败是难免的,' which means 'In life, failure is inevitable.'
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 难免?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.