未免

wèi miǎn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. unavoidably
2. can't help
3. really
4. rather

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 不免 bù miǎn 不免 bù miǎn inevitably 不免 means 'unavoidably' due to circumstances; 未免 implies the speaker's assessment that something is excessive: inevitably

Usage notes

Common mistakes

未免 often softens criticism, e.g., 你未免太担心了 (You're worrying a bit too much). Avoid using it for neutral inevitability; use 难免 instead.

Formality

未免 is more formal and literary, frequently appearing in written language or formal speech; in casual conversation, 有点儿 or 实在 is often preferred.

Grammar

Guides that feature 未免

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 7–9+ 6 min

索性, 未免, 不免 and 宁愿: Adverbs of Decision and Judgement

Learn five mood adverbs for decisions and judgements: 索性 “might as well”, 未免 “a bit too”, 不免 “naturally, can’t avoid”, and 宁愿/情愿 “would rather”.

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Example Sentences

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你 未免 太客气了。

You are being a bit too polite.

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Child Words of 未免

• 免 免 miǎn: to excuse sb
• 未 未 wèi: not yet