Candidate expression
不由自主 Meaning
不由自主
Learn the meaning of 不由自主, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 不由自主 means (idiom) can't help but; involuntarily.
Meaning in English
(idiom) can't help but; involuntarily
| Chinese | 不由自主 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | bu4 you2 zi4 zhu3 |
| Definitions | (idiom) can't help but; involuntarily |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 不由自主 mean?
不由自主 means (idiom) can't help but; involuntarily.
How do you pronounce 不由自主?
不由自主 is pronounced bu4 you2 zi4 zhu3 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 不由自主 a Chinese idiom or saying?
不由自主 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.