不由自主

• Pinyin: bù yóu zì zhǔ
• Desglose de hanzi: 不 = not; 由 = 田 (field) + 丨, meaning from or due to; 自 = self; 主 = 王 (king) + 丶, meaning master or control

Significado

Involuntariamente; sin poder evitarlo.

Often describes physical reactions (crying, laughing, shivering) or emotional responses that happen automatically. Emphasizes the lack of deliberate choice. Common in describing overwhelming emotions or instinctive behaviors.

Ejemplos

1. 听到那首歌，她不由自主地想起了去世的母亲。
2. 看到搞笑视频，他不由自主地笑出声来。
3. 走进老房子的那一刻，往事不由自主地涌上心头。

Guía de uso

Contexto: emotions, reactions, instinct

Tono: descriptive

Correcto

• 她不由自主地流下了眼泪。(She couldn't help but shed tears.)
• 我不由自主地被吸引了。(I was involuntarily drawn in.)

Incorrecto

• 我不由自主地决定买这个。(Decisions are deliberate — 不由自主 is for uncontrollable reactions, not choices)

Origen e historia

不由 (not from) + 自主 (self-control). Literally 'not from one's own control,' indicating involuntary action.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal