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Expressing "to make certain" with 千万 ("qian1wan4")

千万 qiānwàn

Adverb
HSK 4

Structure

千万 + Verb / Verb Phrase

Translations

  • certain

Definition

千万表示强调，常用于祈使句，意为“务必”、“一定要”。多用于叮嘱或警告。

千万 emphasizes the imperative, often used in command sentences meaning 'must' or 'be sure to'. Used for urging or warning.

Usage

千万通常用于肯定或否定的祈使句中，语气强烈，表达说话者的告诫、叮嘱或希望。后面常跟‘要’、‘不要’等。

千万 is usually used in affirmative or negative imperative sentences with a strong tone, expressing the speaker's advice, urging, or wish. Often followed by '要' (must) or '不要' (must not).

Examples

  • 1 你千万要小心！(Be sure to be careful!)
  • 2 千万别忘了带钥匙。(Don't forget to bring the keys, for sure.)
  • 3 千万不要告诉别人。(Absolutely don't tell anyone.)
  • 4 你千万要记住这件事。(You must remember this matter.)
  • 5 千万要注意安全。(Be sure to pay attention to safety.)

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