免不了 miǎnbuliǎo

免不了（miǎnbuliǎo）means “be unavoidable / bound to happen / can't help but”. 免不了 is the potential form of 免 (to avoid) plus 了 (able to), negated: literally 'cannot be avoided'. Formation: 免不了 + （会）+ 动词/形容词短语

be unavoidable / bound to happen / can't help but

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Formation

免不了 + （会）+ 动词/形容词短语

Explanation

免不了 is the potential form of 免 (to avoid) plus 了 (able to), negated: literally 'cannot be avoided'. It says some situation is bound to happen and can't be helped, often introduced by 会. Use it for natural, expected consequences: mistakes at a new job, long chats between old friends.

Examples

刚开始工作，免不了会出错。
gāng kāishǐ gōngzuò, miǎnbuliǎo huì chūcuò.
When you first start a job, mistakes are unavoidable.
老朋友见面，免不了要聊很久。
lǎo péngyou jiànmiàn, miǎnbuliǎo yào liáo hěn jiǔ.
When old friends meet, they are bound to talk for a long time.

Note

Fixed potential form; the affirmative is 免得了 (can be avoided). 不 and 得/了 here are toneless: miǎnbuliǎo. Similar to 难免.

FAQ

免不了 — what does it mean and how is it used?

be unavoidable / bound to happen / can't help but. 免不了 is the potential form of 免 (to avoid) plus 了 (able to), negated: literally 'cannot be avoided'. It says some situation is bound to happen and can't be helped, often introduced by 会. Use it for natural, expected consequences: mistakes at a new job, long chats between old friends.

免不了 — how do you form it?

免不了 + （会）+ 动词/形容词短语

免不了 — any usage notes?

Fixed potential form; the affirmative is 免得了 (can be avoided). 不 and 得/了 here are toneless: miǎnbuliǎo. Similar to 难免.

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