English–Chinese
“necessary” in Chinese
How to say “necessary” in Chinese
“Necessary” in Chinese is 必要 (bì yào).
A support without which an intended result cannot stand.
Example sentences with 必要
现在没有必要浪费时间。xiàn zài méi yǒu bì yào làng fèi shí jiān
There is no need to waste time now.
Tips for using 必要
- English speakers may expect this meaning mainly in formal statements, but Chinese uses it freely in everyday decisions about whether an action is required.
Other Chinese words for “necessary”
这是必需的东西。zhè shì bì xū de dōng xī
This is something that is necessary.