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Expressing “must" with 非得 ("fēiděi")

非得 fēiděi

Sentence patterns
HSK 5

Structure

Statement, 非 (得) + Action + 不可 / 不行

Translations

  • says it has to be done, no other way

Definition

副词，表示必须、一定要，常与'不可'、'不行'等搭配，强调主观上的必要性或决心。

An adverb meaning 'must' or 'have to', often used with '不可' or '不行' to emphasize subjective necessity or determination.

Usage

常用于'非得……不可/不行'结构中，表示如果不这样做就不行，语气强烈。也可单独使用，后面接动词短语。

Commonly used in the structure '非得……不可/不行' to express that something must be done or it won't work, with a strong tone. It can also be used alone followed by a verb phrase.

Examples

  • 1 这件事非得你亲自去不可。(This matter must be handled by you in person.)
  • 2 为了赶上火车，我们非得早点出发不行。(To catch the train, we absolutely have to leave early.)
  • 3 他非得学中文不可，因为要去中国工作。(He must learn Chinese because he is going to work in China.)
  • 4 你非得这么固执吗？(Do you have to be so stubborn?)
  • 5 今天非得完成任务，不然不能下班。(We must finish the task today, otherwise we can't leave work.)
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