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Expressing "hard to avoid" with 难免 (nánmiǎn)
HSK 4Structure
Subject + 难免 + Undesirable Outcome
Explanation
难免 (nánmiǎn) means "hard to avoid" or "inevitable" and is used to express that something undesirable is unavoidable given the circumstances. It acknowledges that a negative outcome is natural or expected. This word is often used to show understanding or to soften criticism.
Examples
刚开始学做饭，难免会失败几次。
Gāng kāishǐ xué zuòfàn, nánmiǎn huì shībài jǐ cì.
When you first start learning to cook, it's inevitable that you'll fail a few times.
第一次出国旅行，难免会有些紧张。
Dì yī cì chūguó lǚxíng, nánmiǎn huì yǒuxiē jǐnzhāng.
On your first trip abroad, it's inevitable to feel a bit nervous.
人与人相处，难免会有意见不同的时候。
Rén yǔ rén xiāngchǔ, nánmiǎn huì yǒu yìjiàn bùtóng de shíhou.
When people interact with each other, it's inevitable that there will be disagreements.