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必需 (bì xū): must have, essential

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: must have, essential
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

to need
to require
essential
indispensable

Chinese explanation

一定要有，不能缺少。通常指对事物或条件来说不可缺少，比如生活必需的东西、必需的物品。它和“必须”不同，“必需”多作形容词或名词性成分，强调不可缺少
“必须”多作副词，强调一定要做某事。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

certainly

HSK 5

to require

Example sentences

When traveling, you must bring your ID documents.

Water is a resource essential for life.

You must arrive at the exam hall early.

The funds required for this project are already prepared.

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