必需 (bì xū) — to need; to require; to be essential (as a verb)
Definition
必需 (bìxū) is the verb 'to need / to require', focusing on something indispensable — stronger than 需要 ('need' in general). Often used in patterns like 必需 + noun or 必需的.
verb
to needto requireto be essential (as a verb)
Easily confused
Examples
- 必需。Rén lèi bì xū kōng qì hé shuǐ cái néng shēng cún.Humans need air and water to survive.
- 必需。Zhè xiē gōng jù shì shī gōng bì xū de.These tools are essential for construction.
- ，必需。Chū guó liú xué qián, nǐ bì xū hù zhào hé qiān zhèng.Before studying abroad, you need a passport and a visa.
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