不由自主
Chinese
can't help but; unable to restrain oneself from; to not allow | to take the initiative; to act autonomously; to have self-determination | ||
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simp. and trad. (不由自主) | 不由 | 自主 |
Pronunciation
Idiom
不由自主
- to not be able to restrain oneself; to feel an irresistible urge (to do something); can't help but; involuntarily; spontaneously