少
shǎo
Few, little, less
How to say “can't do without” in Chinese with 少不了 (shǎobuliǎo)
Subj. + 少不了 (shǎobuliǎo) + Noun / Verb Phrase
少不了 (shǎo bù le) — can't do without
HSK 5Sentence Patterns
Subj. + 少不了 (shǎobuliǎo) + Noun / Verb Phrase
HSK 5Sentence Patterns少不了 (shǎo bù le) — can't do without
Rule structure
少不了 (shǎobuliǎo) means "cannot do without" or "indispensable." It expresses necessity, inevitability, or the required presence of something in a situation.
Rule structure
少不了 (shǎobuliǎo) means "cannot do without" or "indispensable." It expresses necessity, inevitability, or the required presence of something in a situation.
Examples
做蛋糕少不了鸡蛋。
Zuò dàngāo shàobuliǎo jīdàn.
You can’t make a cake without eggs.
Examples
做蛋糕少不了鸡蛋。
Zuò dàngāo shàobuliǎo jīdàn.
You can’t make a cake without eggs.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “can't do without” in Chinese with 少不了?
Use the structure: Subj. + 少不了 (shǎobuliǎo) + Noun / Verb Phrase. For example: 做蛋糕少不了鸡蛋。 — “You can’t make a cake without eggs”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
做蛋糕少不了鸡蛋。 — “You can’t make a cake without eggs”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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