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“be sure to” in Chinese

Chinese

Also千万 (qiān wàn)

Pronunciation

Pinyinwù bì

Example

开会时务必准时。kāi huì shí wù bì zhǔn shí

Be sure to be on time for the meeting.

Illustration for 务必 (be sure to)

How to say “be sure to” in Chinese

“Be sure to” in Chinese is 务必 (wù bì).

A firm marker that places an action under a clear duty or rule.

Full entry for 务必: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 务必

签合同时,务必看清条款。qiān hé tóng shí wù bì kàn qīng tiáo kuǎn

When signing a contract, be sure to read the terms carefully.

Tips for using 务必

  • In everyday Chinese, this word usually belongs in notices, schedules, and serious requests rather than relaxed conversation.

Other Chinese words for “be sure to”

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千万

qiān wàn

adverbbe sure to

千万要小心开车。qiān wàn yào xiǎo xīn kāi chē

Be sure to drive carefully.

“be sure to” in other languages