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How to express “must” with 非得 (fēiděi)

Subj. + 非得 (fēiděi) + Verb Phrase + 不可 (bùkě) / 才行 (cái xíng)

Expressing "must" with "非得 (fēiděi)"

HSK 6Sentence patterns

Rule structure

非得 (fēiděi) is a colloquial strong "must". It is often followed by 不可 (bùkě) or 才行 (cái háng) (cái xíng). It emphasizes that there is no alternative.

Examples

这事非得你去才行。

Zhè shì fēiděi nǐ qù cái xíng.

You absolutely must handle this matter.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "must" with "非得 (fēiděi)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: Subj. + 非得 (fēiděi) + Verb Phrase + 不可 (bùkě) / 才行 (cái xíng). For example: 这事非得你去才行。 — “You absolutely must handle this matter.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

这事非得你去才行。 — “You absolutely must handle this matter.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.

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