不
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The Chinese word 不必 is formed by directly combining the character 不 (bù), meaning 'not', with 必 (bì), meaning 'must' or 'necessarily'. This results in a compound meaning 'not necessary' or 'need not', where the negation modifies the sense of obligation, creating an adverb that indicates the absence of necessity.

Example Sentences Hide

你不必担心。

Nǐ búbì dānxīn.

You need not worry.

我们不必等他。

Wǒmen búbì děng tā.

We need not wait for him.

这件事不必马上做。

Zhè jiàn shì búbì mǎshàng zuò.

This matter need not be done immediately.

如果你累了，不必勉强自己。

Rúguǒ nǐ lèi le, búbì miǎnqiǎng zìjǐ.

If you are tired, you need not force yourself.

鉴于当前情况，我们不必急于做出决定。

Jiànyú dāngqián qíngkuàng, wǒmen búbì jíyú zuòchū juédìng.

In view of the current situation, we need not rush to make a decision.

Word Definition - 不必

bù bì need not; does not have to; not necessarily

Individual Character Details

不 bù
必 bì