必要

bìyào

necessary

adjectiveHSK 3.0 word list · Band 5
Dictionary entry

necessary; essential; indispensable

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See it in sentences

出门前检查窗户很有必要。

Chūmén qián jiǎnchá chuānghu hěn yǒu bìyào.

English

It is necessary to check the windows before going out.

买这么贵的包有必要吗？

Mǎi zhème guì de bāo yǒu bìyào ma?

English

Is it necessary to buy such an expensive bag?

Built with this character · 15 words

Chinese words snap together like bricks. Every word below shares a character with this one, so you are already halfway to knowing it.

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