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身不由己
shēn​bù​yóu​jǐ HSK7

involuntary

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • created sense approved 身不由己 · shēn​bù​yóu​jǐ · involuntary 2026/03/04

    身不由己

    shēn​bù​yóu​jǐ

    involuntary

    Beyond one's control; unable to do as one wishes due to circumstances; acting in spite of oneself.

    他也是身不由己,才做出这个艰难的决定。

    idiom

    created sense Mar 4, 2026, 02:25 AM

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