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不可避免 (bù kě bì miǎn) - use 免不了 when emphasizing a sense of resignation or acceptance of the situation.
Be cautious not to confuse 免不了 with similar phrases like 必须 (bìxū, must) or 不得不 (bùdé bù, have to), which imply obligation rather than inevitability. It is more commonly used in conversational contexts but can also appear in formal writing.
While 免不了 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it can be useful for learners at HSK 4 and above. Students should focus on understanding its nuances in expressing inevitability and practice using it in sentences related to daily life situations.
Learners often misuse 免不了 to imply necessity rather than inevitability, such as saying '你免不了去参加会议' (You must attend the meeting), which should be '你必须参加会议' (You must attend the meeting). Remember, 免不了 indicates something you cannot avoid, not something you have to do.
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How to say unavoidable in Chinese
“unavoidable” in Chinese is免不了
免不了 (miǎn bù liǎo) means 'unavoidable' or 'inevitable'. It is commonly used to express situations or outcomes that cannot be escaped or avoided, often implying a sense of resignation to a particular fate or circumstance.
When to use 免不了
Be cautious not to confuse 免不了 with similar phrases like 必须 (bìxū, must) or 不得不 (bùdé bù, have to), which imply obligation rather than inevitability. It is more commonly used in conversational contexts but can also appear in formal writing.
免不了 or something close to it
不可避免 (bù kě bì miǎn) - use 免不了 when emphasizing a sense of resignation or acceptance of the situation.
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Learners often misuse 免不了 to imply necessity rather than inevitability, such as saying '你免不了去参加会议' (You must attend the meeting), which should be '你必须参加会议' (You must attend the meeting). Remember, 免不了 indicates something you cannot avoid, not something you have to do.
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You might say, '生活中有很多事情是免不了的' (There are many things in life that are unavoidable).
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