can't help (doing sth) · can't refrain from

bù jīn

b+ù·4th tonej+īn·1st tone

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She was filled with deep grief to hear of her father's sudden death.

她得知父亲突然离世，不禁心如刀割。

I cannot help thinking that my son is still alive.

我不禁想我的儿子一直都在生。

This song is so moving that it brings tears to my eyes.

这首歌太感人了，使我不禁流下了眼淚。

Seeing this scene, I couldn’t help but sigh.

看见这副景象，我不禁叹了口气。

The pitiful sight moved us to tears.

看着眼前淒凉的景象，我们不禁流下了淚来。

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