不由自主

उच्चारण: bù yóu zì zhǔ शाब्दिक अर्थ: Not by one's own control

मूल और उपयोग

This idiom describes actions not (不) controlled (由自主) by one's own will. It captures involuntary responses where emotions or instincts override conscious control. The phrase appeared in texts describing overwhelming emotional states. It acknowledges that some responses transcend deliberate choice. Modern usage describes involuntary reactions - laughing, crying, or other behaviors that occur spontaneously without conscious decision.

उदाहरण

अंग्रेज़ी: "He couldn't help but smile when he saw her."

चीनी: 看到她，他不由自主地笑了。