English–Chinese
“unnecessary” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinduō yú
Example
这件事现在说出来显得多余。zhè jiàn shì xiàn zài shuō chū lái xiǎn de duō yú
Bringing this up now seems unnecessary.
How to say “unnecessary” in Chinese
“Unnecessary” in Chinese is 多余 (duō yú).
A part, detail, or action that goes beyond what is needed and can be left out.
Example sentences with 多余
这种重复让观点显得多余。zhè zhǒng chóng fù ràng guān diǎn xiǎn de duō yú
This repetition makes the point seem unnecessary.
Tips for using 多余
- When applied to a person's presence or contribution, this adjective can sound dismissive, so it is usually safer with a detail, object, or remark that can be removed.