不得不 bù dé bù — to have to; to be obliged to; cannot but

不得不
bù dé bù

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Definitions

  1. to have to; to be obliged to; cannot but

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. have no choice or option but to
  2. cannot but
  3. have to
  4. can't help it
  5. can't avoid

zdic(汉典)

  1. 作为义务或必要做的
  2. 必须

Examples

  • 下起了大雨，我们不得不推迟出发。

    It began to rain heavily, so we had to postpone our departure.

  • 任务紧急，他不得不连夜赶工。

    The task was urgent, and he had to work through the night.