必须
HSK 2- Modal verbs
Structure (结构 jiégòu)
Subject必须Verb (Object)
Meaning (意思 yìsi)
必须 is an adverb indicating obligation, meaning "must" or "it is absolutely necessary to do something."
Explanation (解释 jiěshì)
Use 必须 (bìxū) when you want to emphasize that something is obligatory, with no other choice, typically due to rules, regulations, or a strong objective reason. It carries a formal tone and is stronger than 应该 (should) or 要 (want/must). 必须 expresses an necessity that cannot be overlooked.
Examples (例句 lìjù)(5)
- 你必须完成作业。繁: 你必須完成作業。Nǐ bìxū wánchéng zuòyè.
You must complete your homework.
- 我们必须按时上班。繁: 我們必須按時上班。Wǒmen bìxū ànshí shàngbān.
We must go to work on time.
- 病人必须吃药。繁: 病人必須吃藥。Bìngrén bìxū chī yào.
The patient must take medicine.
- 坐飞机必须带护照。繁: 坐飛機必須帶護照。Zuò fēijī bìxū dài hùzhào.
You must bring your passport when taking a flight.
- 你必须努力学习。繁: 你必須努力學習。Nǐ bìxū nǔlì xuéxí.
You must study hard.