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身不由己

shēn bù yóu jǐHSK 7

身不由己 (shēn bù yóu jǐ) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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  1. Englishunable to act as one wishes (lit. one's body is not under one's own control)

    • EX
      在职场中，有时候为了应酬，真是身不由己。

      In the workplace, social obligations sometimes leave you with little choice.

    • EX
      听到这首欢快的歌，他身不由己地跟着跳起舞来。

      When he heard the cheerful song, he could not help dancing along.