必
须

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The word "必须" is formed by combining the character "必", which conveys certainty and compulsion meaning "must", with the character "须", which denotes necessity meaning "need to" or "ought to"; together they create a disyllabic compound where both elements reinforce the meaning of obligation, resulting in an adverb meaning "must" or "have to".

Example Sentences Hide

我们必须回家。

Wǒmen bìxū huí jiā.

We must go home.

你必须在今天完成作业。

Nǐ bìxū zài jīntiān wánchéng zuòyè.

You must finish your homework today.

为了健康，我们必须锻炼身体。

Wèile jiànkāng, wǒmen bìxū duànliàn shēntǐ.

For health, we must exercise.

如果你想要成功，就必须坚持不懈。

Rúguǒ nǐ xiǎng yào chénggōng, jiù bìxū jiānchí bùxiè.

If you want to succeed, you must persevere.

在面临重大决策时，我们必须谨慎考虑所有因素。

Zài miànlín zhòngdà juécè shí, wǒmen bìxū jǐnshèn kǎolǜ suǒyǒu yīnsù.

When facing major decisions, we must carefully consider all factors.

Word Definition - 必须

bì xū to have to; must; compulsory; necessarily

Individual Character Details

必 bì
须 xū, xū