不假思索 bùjiǎ-sīsuǒ to act without taking time to think
(idiom) to act without taking time to think; to react instantly; to fire from the hip
How to remember 不假思索: 不 not + 假 fake + 思 think + 索 cable = to act without taking time to think.
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How it is used
- Idiom 'without a moment's thought', instantly/reflexively - 他不假思索地答应了 (tā bùjiǎ-sīsuǒ de dāying le) he agreed without hesitation.
- Here 假 = 'rely on/borrow' (time to think); adverbial, usually with 地.
Example sentences
- 汤姆不假思索脱口而出。 Tāngmǔ bùjiǎsīsuǒ tuōkǒuérchū.Tom speaks without thinking.