不得已
“having no choice; forced to; against one's will; with no alternative but to”
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不
ㄅㄨˋ
Function word; no; not; un-; negative prefix; used to form questions or emphasize a statement; sometimes used for rhythm.
得
˙ㄉㄜ
Structural particle linking verb/adjective to effect or degree; to obtain, get, gain; suitable; proud; contented; to allow; must, ought to.
已
ㄧˇ
Already; finished; to stop; then; afterwards; to dismiss; to recover from illness; too; very.