何须 (hé) — why must; there is no need to (rhetorical adverb)
Definition
A formal, literary adverb meaning 'there's no need to' — used in written Chinese and proverbs, far more elevated than the plain 不必 or 不用 used in speech. It frames the clause rhetorically, often to dismiss worry or effort.
adverb
why mustthere is no need to (rhetorical adverb)
Examples
- ，何须。Zhè jiàn shì yǐ jīng zuò wán le, nín hé zài fèi xīn.This matter is already done; you need not trouble yourself further.
- ，何须。Tā jì rán yǐ jīng dào qiàn, wǒ men hé zài shuō.Since he has already apologized, we don't need to say more.
- ，何须。Rén shēng kǔ duǎn, hé dān xīn nà me duō.Life is short; there's no need to worry so much.
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