不假思索 (bù jiǎ sī suǒ) — (idiom) without thinking, without hesitation, to act instantly

Definition

An idiom meaning 'without thinking, instantly' — emphasizes speed and automatic reflex. 毅然 stresses a firm, deliberate resolve after deciding, not a thoughtless reflex.

idiom
without thinkingwithout hesitationto act instantly

Examples

  • 不假思索
    Kàn dào zhè ge wèn tí, tā bù jiǎ sī suǒ dì gěi chū le dá àn.
    Seeing this question, he gave the answer without thinking.
  • 不假思索
    Bié bù jiǎ sī suǒ dì zuò jué dìng, yào sān sī ér hòu xíng.
    Don't make decisions without thinking; think twice before acting.
  • 不假思索
    Jǐng chá bù jiǎ sī suǒ dì chōng jìn le zháo huǒ de fáng zi.
    The police officer rushed into the burning house without hesitation.

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