English–Chinese
“must” in Chinese
How to say “must” in Chinese
“Must” in Chinese is 必须 (bì xū).
A rule or condition that makes an action unavoidable.
Example sentences with 必须
生病时，你必须吃药。shēng bìng shí nǐ bì xū chī yào
When you are sick, you must take medicine.
Tips for using 必须
- For English-speaking learners, this word is useful for recognizing firm school rules, while a friendly request usually needs gentler wording.
Other Chinese words for “must”
你须遵守规则。nǐ xū zūn shǒu guī zé
You must follow the rules.