不得已

bùdéyǐ

having no alternative; forced by circumstance

Dictionary entry

to act against one's will; to have no alternative but to; to have to

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不
得
已

See it in sentences

他不得已才离开。

Tā bùdéyǐ cái líkāi.

English

He had no choice but to leave.

他是不得已才走的吗?

Tā shì bùdéyǐ cái zǒu de ma?

English

Did he leave against his will?

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