Chinese

bùdébù
Meaning: have to; have no choice but to; cannot but
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

因為下雨,我們不得不取消野餐。
因为下雨,我们不得不取消野餐。
Because of the rain, we had to cancel the picnic.
為了保命,他不得不逃跑。
In order to save his life, he had to run away.
他因為欠下一大筆債,不得不沒日沒夜地工作。
Because he owed a large amount of debt, he had to work day and night.
這場大雨引發了山洪暴發,村民們不得不緊急撤離。
This heavy rain triggered a flash flood, and the villagers had to evacuate urgently.
由於限於經費,我們不得不取消這次旅行。
Due to limited funds, we have no choice but to cancel this trip.

Usage Notes

Indicates that one is forced to do something due to circumstances.

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