势在必行 (shì zài bì xíng) — it is imperative (to do something); must be carried out; unavoidable
Definition
An idiom meaning something is unavoidable and must be done — the situation itself forces action. Typically used in formal writing or speeches about reform, policy, or urgent measures.
idiom
it is imperative (to do something)must be carried outunavoidable
Examples
- 势在必行，。Zhè xiàng gǎi gé shì zài bì xíng, bù néng zài tuō le.This reform is imperative — it can't be delayed any longer.
- 势在必行，。Huán bǎo cuò shī shì zài bì xíng, fǒu zé hòu guǒ bù kān shè xiǎng.Environmental protection measures are imperative; otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.
- ，势在必行。Miàn duì wēi jī, gōng sī zhuǎn xíng shì zài bì xíng.Facing the crisis, the company's transformation is imperative.
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