难免

• 拼音: nán miǎn
• 汉字拆解: 难 = 又 (hand) + 隹 (bird) — a bird difficult to catch; 免 = pictograph of a rabbit escaping — to avoid or be exempt

含义

Hard to avoid; inevitable; unavoidable. Expressing that something is naturally expected given the circumstances.

Used to express that a certain outcome or feeling is natural and unavoidable given the situation. Often carries a tone of understanding or acceptance. Usually followed by 会 or directly by the result clause. It softens negative outcomes by acknowledging they are normal or expected.

例句

1. 刚到一个新城市，难免会觉得有些孤单。
2. 第一次做这种工作，难免会出错。
3. 人与人之间相处，难免会有些矛盾。

用法指南

语境: consolation, analysis, reflection

语气: understanding

正确说法

• 新手开车难免紧张，慢慢来就好。(New drivers inevitably feel nervous — just take it slow.)
• 长时间不见面，难免会想念对方。(When you haven't seen each other for a long time, it's only natural to miss each other.)

错误说法

• 用'难免'描述完全可以避免的事 (Don't use 难免 for things that are clearly avoidable — e.g. not studying and failing an exam was within your control)

起源与历史

A compound of 难 (difficult) and 免 (to avoid/exempt) — difficult to avoid or exempt from.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal