总和
zǒng hé
Sum, total
务必 (wù bì) — how to say "must" in Chinese
务必
Must, be sure to
modal adverb
How to use it
Goes before the verb and shows the speaker's attitude.
你务必准时到。
nǐ wù bì zhǔn shí dào
You must arrive on time.
Character composition
务
task, affair, to strive for
必
certainly, must
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
务必注意
wù bì zhù yì
be sure to pay attention
务必完成
wù bì wán chéng
must complete
务必准时
wù bì zhǔn shí
be sure to be on time
Examples
明天有重要会议，你务必准时到。
There is an important meeting tomorrow, you must arrive on time.
你务必来。
You must come.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "must" in Chinese?
"must" in Chinese is 务必 (wù bì).
What does 务必 mean in English?
务必 (wù bì) means "Must, be sure to".
How is 务必 pronounced?
It is pronounced wù bì (written as wu bi, wubi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "must" in Chinese characters?
It is written 务必.
What HSK level is 务必?
务必 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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