必 (bì) — certainly; must; necessarily; will (expressing necessity or certainty)
Definition
必 (bì) is a written-form adverb meaning 'certainly / will' — usually combines with 定, 须, 然, or 将 (e.g. 必定, 必须, 必将) rather than standing alone. It sounds more formal than 一定 in spoken use.
adverb
certainlymustnecessarilywill (expressing necessity or certainty)
Examples
- 。Tā bì dìng huì lái.He will certainly come.
- ，。Zhǐ yào nǔ lì, bì dìng yǒu shōu huò.If you work hard, there will certainly be rewards.
- 。Zhè jiàn shì nǐ bì xū zuò hǎo.You must do this matter well.
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