English–Chinese
“before i knew it” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbù zhī bù jué
Example
我不知不觉完成了作业。wǒ bù zhī bù jué wán chéng le zuò yè
I finished my homework before I knew it.
How to say “before i knew it” in Chinese
“Before i knew it” in Chinese is 不知不觉 (bù zhī bù jué).
Time, change, or an action quietly accumulates while the mind remains unaware of it.
Example sentences with 不知不觉
看着照片，我不知不觉笑了起来。kàn zhe zhào piān wǒ bù zhī bù jué xiào le qǐ lái
While looking at the photo, I started smiling before I knew it.
Tips for using 不知不觉
- This expression commonly describes gradual change, such as time passing or a habit forming, rather than a deliberate decision made in one clear moment.