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非得

fēi děi

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • (followed by a verb phrase, then – optionally – 不可, or 不行 etc) must

Definition

副词,表示必须、一定要,常与'不可'连用,构成'非得……不可'句式,强调主观上的必要性。

Adverb meaning 'must' or 'have to', often used with '不可' to form the structure '非得……不可', emphasizing subjective necessity.

Usage

用于动词前,表示主观上认为必须做某事,常带有强调语气。多用于口语,可单独使用或与'不可'搭配。

Used before a verb to indicate that someone thinks it is necessary to do something, often with an emphatic tone. Commonly used in spoken language, can be used alone or with '不可'.

Examples

  • 1 这件事非得你亲自去办不可。(This matter must be handled by you personally.)
  • 2 他非得要学游泳,谁也拦不住。(He insists on learning to swim, no one can stop him.)
  • 3 为了赶上火车,我们非得早点出发。(To catch the train, we have to leave early.)
  • 4 你非得这么晚回家吗?(Do you have to come home so late?)
  • 5 这次考试非得考好才行,否则没法毕业。(You must do well in this exam, otherwise you can't graduate.)
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