B1 Expression Neutral

不由自主

buyou zizhu

Involuntarily; uncontrollably

Meaning

Describes an action or feeling that occurs automatically, beyond one's control.

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Cultural Background

It is often used in literature to describe a character's internal conflict.

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Focus on the feeling

Imagine a reflex when you say this.

Meaning

Describes an action or feeling that occurs automatically, beyond one's control.

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Focus on the feeling

Imagine a reflex when you say this.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

看到那个可爱的婴儿,她______地笑了。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 不由自主

The laugh was a natural, involuntary reaction.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

看到那个可爱的婴儿,她______地笑了。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 不由自主

The laugh was a natural, involuntary reaction.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, if you feel you have lost control.

Related Phrases

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身不由己

similar

Circumstances force you.

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