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必要

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HSK 5

Meaning

  • necessary
  • essential
  • indispensable
  • required

Definition

不可缺少；非这样不行。

necessary; essential; indispensable.

Usage

通常用作形容词，可作定语修饰名词，也可作谓语。强调某事物或行为是不可或缺的。

Usually used as an adjective, can be used attributively to modify a noun, or as a predicate. Emphasizes that something or an action is indispensable.

Examples

  • 1 这是必要的准备步骤。(This is a necessary preparation step.)
  • 2 为了成功，付出努力是必要的。(To succeed, making efforts is necessary.)
  • 3 在紧急情况下，采取果断行动很有必要。(In an emergency, it is necessary to take decisive action.)
  • 4 他没有提供必要的证明文件。(He did not provide the necessary documents.)
  • 5 我们认为召开一次会议是必要的。(We think it is necessary to hold a meeting.)

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