必读 (bì dòu) — (noun) a must-read; essential reading

Definition

必读 is a noun or adjective meaning 'must-read / essential reading' — used to label a book or text that everyone in a certain group should read.

noun
a must-readessential reading

Examples

  • 必读
    Zhè běn xiǎo shuō shì wén xué ài hào zhě de bì dòu.
    This novel is a must-read for literature enthusiasts.
  • 必读
    Lǎo shī kāi le yí gè bì dòu shū mù qīng dān.
    The teacher gave a list of must-read books.
  • 必读
    Duì xué zhōng wén de rén lái shuō, zhè běn shū shì bì dòu.
    For people learning Chinese, this book is a must-read.

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