必须

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 我必须去工作。▶ —
   I must go to work.
2. 必须现在做。▶ —
   Must do it now.

Collocations

Mnemonic

必须 bìxū "must, have to" — strongest obligation. Negation is irregular: 不必 búbì "no need" or 不用 búyòng — never 不必须. Same as Japanese 必須 (hisshu).

Quick check

1. Negation of 必须?

   • 不必 or 不用
   • 不必须 (✗)
   • 没必须
   • 别必须