Characters in This Word
Definitions
- can't help
- cannot but
Example Sentences
听到这话我不由得笑了。
Tīngdào zhè huà wǒ bùyóude xiào le
Hearing this, I couldn't help but laugh
Related Words
HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 7-9
- HSK 2.0
- HSK 6
- HSK Lord study list
- HSK 9 list
不由得: HSK 6 on the old exam, HSK 7-9 on the new one. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 7-9 exam
Studying for HSK 7-9? Keep 不由得 with the rest of your level.
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Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.