不得不
bù dé bù
HSK 4

How to write 不得不 (bù dé bù) in Chinese

不得不 (pinyin: bù dé bù, written "bu de bu" or "budebu") means have no choice or option but to. Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 不得不.

Meaning

  • have no choice or option but to
  • cannot but
  • have to
  • can't help it

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