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迫不得已

pòbùdéyǐ

to have no alternative (idiom); compelled by circumstances / forced into sth

Character Breakdown

迫
pò
to compel, to force; pressing, urgent
HSK 5
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
得
dé
to obtain, to get, to acquire; suitable, proper; ready
HSK 2
已
yǐ
already; finished; to stop; then, afterwards
HSK 2

Additional Information

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Chinese
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