不免

不免 (bù miǎn) is an adverbial phrase that means 'cannot help but' or 'inevitably.' It expresses a situation where something happens unavoidably, often due to natural feelings or circumstances.

The character 不 (bù) means 'not,' and 免 (miǎn) means 'to avoid' or 'to refrain from.' Together, they form a phrase that emphasizes the inevitability of an action or emotion, suggesting it is unavoidable or natural.

不免 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It often appears in literary or reflective speech to describe emotional reactions, such as laughing, crying, or feeling sad. Understanding this phrase helps learners grasp the nuances of expressing involuntary actions in Chinese.