难免 (nánmiǎn)

In Chinese, "难免" is an adverb that means "inevitably" or "hard to avoid". It is used to express the idea that something is difficult to avoid or escape, often implying an unavoidable consequence or outcome. Below are detailed usages of "难免".

1. Inevitability

"难免" is used to indicate that something is inevitable or difficult to avoid. It suggests that a certain outcome or consequence is bound to happen, regardless of efforts to prevent it. For example:

• 这种情况难免会引起一些争议。 (Zhè zhǒng qíngkuàng nánmiǎn huì yǐnqǐ yīxiē zhēngyì.) — This situation will inevitably cause some controversy. (lit. This kind of situation inevitably will cause some controversy.)
• 在这样的环境下，误解是难免的。 (Zài zhèyàng de huánjìng xià, wùjiě shì nánmiǎn de.) — In such an environment, misunderstandings are inevitable. (lit. In such an environment, misunderstandings are inevitable.)