不能自已 — “Unable to control one's strong emotions or actions”
不能自已 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Unable to control one's strong emotions or actions”. To be overcome by excitement, grief, anger, etc., to the point of being unable to stop oneself. Literally, “Cannot stop oneself”.
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不能自已 Pronunciation and Pinyin
不能自已 Character Breakdown
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听到好消息，她激动得不能自已，眼泪都流了下来。
Upon hearing the good news, she was so excited she couldn't control herself, and tears streamed down.
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Open the tool →Questions about 不能自已
What does 不能自已 mean?
不能自已 (bù néng zì yǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Unable to control one's strong emotions or actions”.
How do you pronounce 不能自已?
不能自已 is pronounced bù néng zì yǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不能自已 literally mean?
Literally, 不能自已 means “Cannot stop oneself”. It is used to mean “Unable to control one's strong emotions or actions”.
What is the Chinese definition of 不能自已?
已：停止。指无法控制自己，使激动的情绪平静下来。