须 (xū) — must, have to (formal, literary)
Definition
须 (xū) is a formal, written-only 'must' — it never appears in everyday speech. 须 is stronger than 应该 ('should') and more literary than the colloquial 得 děi (must/have to). As a noun, 须 also means beard/whiskers (written for 胡子).
verb
musthave to (formal, literary)
Examples
- 须。Cǐ shì xū lì jí chǔ lǐ.This matter must be dealt with immediately.
- 须。Shēn qǐng zhě xū tí gōng wán zhěng cái liào.Applicants must provide complete materials.
- 须。Rù guǎn xū chū shì zhèng jiàn.You must present your ID to enter the museum.
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