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- 不必
不必
bù bì
Meaning
- need not
Definition
表示不需要或没必要做某事。
unnecessary; need not; it is not necessary to.
Usage
常用于否定句，表示劝告或提醒对方没有必要做某事，语气较委婉。
Often used in negative sentences to advise or remind someone that something is not necessary, with a polite tone.
Examples
- 1 你不必担心，我会处理好一切。(You don't need to worry; I will handle everything.)
- 2 既然已经知道了，就不必再解释了。(Since you already know, there's no need to explain again.)
- 3 这件事你不必亲自去，打个电话就行了。(You don't have to go in person; just make a phone call.)
- 4 大家不必客气，随便吃。(Everyone, please don't stand on ceremony; help yourselves.)
- 5 你不必为了迎合别人而改变自己。(You don't need to change yourself to please others.)
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