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务必 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
务必wùbìmustHSK 7, d, rank #10341, Hard
务必wùbìto need toHSK 7, d, rank #10341, Hard
务必wùbìto be sure toHSK 7, d, rank #10341, Hard
wùbì(wu4bi4) T4
  1. 1must
  2. 2to need to
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March 24, 2026
务必(務必)wùbì(wu4bi4)

务必 (wùbì) means 'must' or 'to need to,' conveying a strong necessity or obligation. It is often used in formal contexts to emphasize that an action is essential or required, such as in instructions or important requests.

Frequency#10341DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, expressing obligation or necessity often carries significant weight in professional and familial contexts, reflecting the importance of accountability and responsibility in relationships.

Memory Tip

Think of 务 (wù) as 'work' and 必 (bì) as 'necessary.' Imagine a worker who says, 'I must work hard to be sure that I finish my tasks.' This image connects the idea of obligation with the character components.

Meanings of 务必

wùbì(wu4bi4)
1must
2to need to
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About 务必

务必Simplified
務必Traditional
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副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#10341Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 务必

Quick Contrast

务必 (wùbì) vs 一定 (yīdìng): use 务必 for formal necessity or obligation, while 一定 is more casual and can imply certainty without the strong obligation.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 务 (wù) as 'work' and 必 (bì) as 'necessary.' Imagine a worker who says, 'I must work hard to be sure that I finish my tasks.' This image connects the idea of obligation with the character components.

Usage Notes

务必 is typically used in more formal settings, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '务必记得' (must remember) or '务必完成' (must complete). Be mindful of the tone; ensure you use a serious tone to match its meaning.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 务必 connects well with other words expressing obligation or necessity, such as 必须 (bìxū) meaning 'must' and 需要 (xūyào) meaning 'to need.' Focus on using it in contexts that require urgency or importance.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, expressing obligation or necessity often carries significant weight in professional and familial contexts, reflecting the importance of accountability and responsibility in relationships.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 务必 with 必须, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '你必须来' (You must come) instead of '你务必来' (You must definitely come) may dilute the urgency intended.

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Component Characters

务wùaffair
HSK 45 strokes夂
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必bìcertainly
HSK 55 strokes心
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Grammar Patterns of 务必

务必 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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____看看莫泽雷勒干酪是怎么制成的，在第65页。

Be sure to read about how mozzarella is made, on page

Example Sentences for 务必 (7)

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务必看看莫泽雷勒干酪是怎么制成的，在第65页。

wù bì kàn kàn mò zé léi lè gān lào shì zěn mó zhì chéng de， ， zài65 dì。

Be sure to read about how mozzarella is made, on page
2
务必把邮票在信封上贴好.

wù bì bǎ yóu piào zài xìn fēng shàng tiē hǎo.

Make sure the stamp is properly glued to the envelope.
3
你务必8点钟上台演出。

nǐ wù bì8 8 diǎn zhōng shàng tái yǎn。

You have to be onstage at eight o'clock.
4
该饭店非常受欢迎，请务必提前预订。

gāi fàn diàn fēi cháng shòu huān yíng， ， qǐng wù bì tí qián yù。

Do book ahead as the restaurant is very popular.
5
请核对简历中的每个细节，务必准确无误。

qǐng hé duì jiǎn lì zhōng de měi gè xì jié， ， wù bì zhǔn què wú。

Check the accuracy of everything in your CV.
6
请大家在答题时, 务必看清题后在答.

qǐng dà jiā zài dá tí shí, , wù bì kàn qīng tí hòu zài.

Before answering the questions, you must look at it carefully.
7
请用A4纸、以双倍行距单面打印或誊抄，字迹务必清晰。

qǐng yòngA4 A4、 zhǐ 、 yǐ shuāng bèi háng jù dān miàn dǎ yìn huò， téng chāo ， zì jì wù。

Please type or write clearly in double spacing on one side of A4 paper only.

Cultural Notes for 务必

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, expressing obligation or necessity often carries significant weight in professional and familial contexts, reflecting the importance of accountability and responsibility in relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions about 务必

Use 务必 in more formal contexts or when issuing strong requests, while 必须 is more common in everyday speech.