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须 (xū): must; to have to; to wait; beard; mustache; feeler (of an insect etc); tassel

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HSK 7verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
must; to have to; to wait; beard; mustache; feeler (of an insect etc); tassel
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7
Strokes
9
Radical
页
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • must
  • to have to
  • to wait
  • beard
  • mustache
  • feeler (of an insect etc)
  • tassel

Chinese explanation

  • 表示一定要、必须,常用于书面语,强调做某事的必要性
  • 指动植物身上的须状物,如胡须、触须、根须
  • 指片刻、一会儿,如须臾。

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9 strokes

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Example sentences

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According to the regulations, employees must submit a leave request one week in advance.

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The doctor instructed him that after surgery he must stay in bed and rest for at least three days.

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Before entering the laboratory, you must put on a lab coat and safety goggles.

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When applying for a visa, the applicant must provide a valid passport and photos.

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When flying, passengers must switch their phones to airplane mode.

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The contract states that the tenant must pay the rent before the fifth of each month.

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