忍不住 meaning and pronunciation

忍不住
Simplified/traditional word

忍不住 English definition

rěn bu zhù
  • cannot help
  • unable to bear

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  • 忍 (rěn): to bear; to endure; to tolerate; to restrain oneself;
  • 不 (bù): (negative prefix); not; no;
  • 住 (zhù): to live; to dwell; to stay; to reside; to stop; (suffix indicating firmness, steadiness, or coming to a halt);