- 迫不得已 pòbùdéyǐ forcedcompelled by circumstances to act against one's will; having no alternative or choice
- 万不得已 wànbùdéyǐ last resortonly when absolutely essential; as a last resort
- 不得已而为之 bùdéyǐ'érwéizhī last resortto do something because one has no other choice or it is the only remaining option