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to have to

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

bu4de2bu4 • bùdébù

Meaning


Primary

to have to

Alternatives

have to, had to, must, to be obliged to, be obliged to

Mnemonic


不得不 To have to do something means you can 不 not 得 obtain the option of 不 not doing it.

Usage


雨 太 大, 我们 不得不 取消 比赛。

The rain is too heavy, so we have to cancel the match.

他 昨天 不得不 加班。

He had to work overtime yesterday.

我 不得不 承认, 你 是 对 的。

I have to admit that you are right.

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