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必须 (bìxū) — how to say "must" in Chinese
必须
Must, have to
Character composition
必
necessarily
须
must, need to
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 3 strokes
頁
Leaf
#181 · yè · 6 strokes
Examples
为了明天的考试，我必须今晚复习到十点。
For tomorrow's exam, I have to study until ten tonight.
你必须现在走吗？
Do you have to leave right now?
Mnemonic
[bìxū] Bigfoot 🦶 is at a crosswalk holding a 必 "NECESSARILY" sign that reads: "WAIT FOR THE GREEN LIGHT – 必 YOU MUST WAIT!" He shakes his head 须 and gestures with the sign to emphasize that crossing is not permitted until 必 the correct light appears.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "must" in Chinese?
"must" in Chinese is 必须 (bìxū).
What does 必须 mean in English?
必须 (bìxū) means "Must, have to".
How is 必须 pronounced?
It is pronounced bìxū (written as bixu). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "must" in Chinese characters?
It is written 必须.
What HSK level is 必须?
必须 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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