Chinese

miǎnbùliǎo
Meaning: to be unavoidable; bound to happen; cannot help but
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example

剛開始學習新語言時,免不了會犯一些錯誤。
刚开始学习新语言时,免不了会犯一些错误。
When you first start learning a new language, you are bound to make some mistakes.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate that a situation or outcome is inevitable, often in the context of human nature or social interactions.

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