HSK · Level 54
105 words
Chinese word
必修
Pronunciation
Pinyinbì xiū
Meaning
- adjectiverequired
Example
这门课是必修吗？zhè mén kè shì bì xiū ma
Is this course required?
More examples
大学要求学生修满20个必修学分才能毕业。dà xué yāo qiú xué shēng xiū mǎn 20 gè bì xiū xué fēn cái néng bì yè
The university requires students to complete 20 required credits to graduate.
Core concept
A course placed on every student's route to completion rather than in the optional part of a program.
Common phrases
必修课bì xiū kè
required course
必修课程bì xiū kè chéng
required course
必修学分bì xiū xué fēn
required credits
Similar words
选修xuǎn xiū: Describes a course or subject that students may choose whether to take.
必要bì yào: Essential for reaching a goal or fulfilling a condition.
Definition in Chinese
指学生必须学习的课程或科目，不能选择不修。zhǐ xué shēng bì xū xué xí de kè chéng huò kē mù bù néng xuǎn zé bù xiū
Word origin
必修 (bìxiū, "required study") joins the ideas of necessity and study to label a subject that every student has to complete.
Usage tips
- English often places "required" before a course or subject, while Chinese commonly uses this word as a compact label in school schedules.
Opposites
- 可选kě xuǎnoptionaladjective
Related words
- 必修课bì xiū kèrequired coursenoun
- 必修学分bì xiū xué fēnrequired creditsnoun