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必需 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say bìxū slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
必需表示一定需要。
bì xū biǎo shì yí dìng xū yào。
必需 means absolutely necessary or must-have.
Context note
必需常用于物品、条件和准备。
bì xū cháng yòng yú wù pǐn 、 tiáo jiàn hé zhǔn bèi。
It is often used for items, conditions, and preparation.
5 examples
水是必需的。
shuǐ shì bì xū de。
Water is necessary.
这是学习的必需条件。
zhè shì xué xí de bì xū tiáo jiàn。
This is a necessary condition for learning.
安全是必需的。
ān quán shì bì xū de。
Safety is necessary.
带上必需物品。
dài shàng bì xū wù pǐn。
Bring the necessary items.
这不是必需的。
zhè bú shì bì xū de。
This is not necessary.
5 mini stories
冬天里，保暖衣服是必需的。
dōng tiān lǐ， bǎo nuǎn yī fu shì bì xū de。
In winter, warm clothes are necessary.
老师说准备文具是必需的。
lǎo shī shuō zhǔn bèi wén jù shì bì xū de。
The teacher said preparing stationery is necessary.
健康的生活少不了必需的休息。
jiàn kāng de shēng huó shǎo bù liǎo bì xū de xiū xi。
A healthy life cannot do without necessary rest.
这些东西都是必需品。
zhè xiē dōng xī dōu shì bì xū pǐn。
These things are all necessities.
他买了旅行必需的东西。
tā mǎi le lǚ xíng bì xū de dōng xī。
He bought the necessary things for the trip.