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What is an appropriate situation to use 不得已 (bù dé yǐ)?

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不得已 (bù dé yǐ) is an appropriate phrase to use when there is no other alternative but to do something. For example, if someone is in a situation where they have to take a certain action, even though they would rather not, they can say 不得已. This phrase is often used to express resignation or acceptance of a situation.

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不得已 can not be followed by a verb
他也是不得已，才出此下策。 -/- [phr] He had no other alternative, as a result he had to make such an unwise decision.

不得不 must be followed by a verb
我不得不去买汽油 r/- [phr] I have no other choice but go to buy gas.

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