yóu
de

HSK 7-9
common
idiom

Meaning of 不由得

不由得 means cannot but; leaves no alternative; makes it impossible not to; involuntarily; can't help; despite oneself. Pronounced bù yóu de. HSK 7-9.

  • cannot but; leaves no alternative; makes it impossible not to
  • involuntarily; can't help; despite oneself

Definitions & Examples

shuō
zhè
me
tòu
chè
 
yóu
de
xìn
 

He explained it so thoroughly, you cannot help but be convinced.

Kàn
dào
hái
zi
me
dǒng
shì
 
zuò
de
xīn
yóu
de
gǎn
dào
xīn
wèi
 

Seeing the child so sensible, the parents can't help but feel gratified.

Xíng
shì
yán
jùn
 
yóu
de
men
zuò
chū
zuì
huài
de
suan
 

The situation is severe, leaving us no alternative but to prepare for the worst.