Definition
不假思索 (bù jiǎ sī suǒ) means 'without thinking, without hesitation' — an action done instantly and reflexively, without deliberation. It can be positive (quick response) or negative (acting rashly). In contrast, 毅然 (yì rán) is always positive and emphasizes firm determination in the face of difficulty.
idiom
without thinkingwithout hesitationto act instantly
Examples
- ，不假思索。Kàndào zhège wèntí, tā bù jiǎ sī suǒ de gěi chū le dá'àn.Seeing this question, he gave the answer without thinking.
- 不假思索，。Bié bù jiǎ sī suǒ de zuò juédìng, yào sān sī ér hòu xíng.Don't make decisions without thinking; think twice before acting.
- 不假思索。Jǐngchá bù jiǎ sī suǒ de chōng jìn le zháohuǒ de fángzi.The police officer rushed into the burning house without hesitation.
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