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迫不得已
pòbùdéyǐ
1. to have no alternative (idiom); compelled by circumstances
2. forced into sth

Character Breakdown

迫
pò
to compel, to force; pressing, urgent
HSK 5 8 丶
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1 4 丶
得
dé
to obtain, to get, to acquire; suitable, proper; ready
HSK 2 11 丶
已
yǐ
already; finished; to stop; then, afterwards
HSK 2 3 丶

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