WordTaiwan frequency #12,617
不由自主
ㄅㄨˋ ㄧㄡˊ ㄗˋ ㄓㄨˇ
“unable to control oneself; involuntarily; without meaning to; can't help it”
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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.
由
ㄧㄡˊ
Indicates cause or reason; from; because of; due to; by; via; through; to follow; to obey; to allow; to let.
自
ㄗˋ
Self; oneself; private; personal; from; since; naturally; as a matter of course; surname.
主
ㄓㄨˇ
Owner; master; host; leader; main; the person concerned; God; Lord; to indicate or signify; trump card.