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The word "必需" is formed by combining the character "必", meaning "must" or "necessarily", with the character "需", meaning "to need" or "necessity". This combination results in a compound word where "必" intensifies the concept of need expressed by "需", together conveying the meaning of "essential" or "required".

Example Sentences Hide

水是必需品。

Shuǐ shì bìxūpǐn.

Water is a necessity.

旅行时地图是必需的。

Lǚxíng shí dìtú shì bìxū de.

When traveling, a map is necessary.

为了健康，蔬菜是必需的。

Wèile jiànkāng, shūcài shì bìxū de.

For health, vegetables are necessary.

在沙漠中，水是生存的必需品。

Zài shāmò zhōng, shuǐ shì shēngcún de bìxūpǐn.

In the desert, water is a necessity for survival.

在现代社会，互联网已成为工作和学习的必需品。

Zài xiàndài shèhuì, hùliánwǎng yǐ chéngwéi gōngzuò hé xuéxí de bìxūpǐn.

In modern society, the internet has become a necessity for work and study.

Word Definition - 必需

bì xū to need; to require; essential; indispensable

Individual Character Details

必 bì
需 xū